Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- Areas
- Grant, NM
- Places
- Tyrone, Oak Grove, White Signal, Mangas Valley, Tyrone Mine, Wind Canyon
- In effect
- until 11:00 PM MDT, Oct 29, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 8:02 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 8:02 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive around barricades.
Use extra caution tonight. It is harder to see flood dangers in the dark. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Stay away from small creeks, streams, underpasses and low-lying areas. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
If you can do so safely, report flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and ask them to pass it to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 11 claims in Grant County between 1983 and 2021. This count covers only insured properties, so it does not show all past flood damage.
FEMA made a disaster declaration for the county in 2006 (number 1659) for severe storms and flooding.
Updates
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the flash flood warning until 11:00 PM MDT.
History here
Grant County: 11 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1983, most recent 2021.
Grant County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Grant County, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa issued a Flash Flood Warning at 8:02 PM MDT for central Grant County. It lasts until 11:00 PM MDT on October 29.
- Which places are affected by the Grant County flash flood warning?
- The National Weather Service named Tyrone, Oak Grove, White Signal, Mangas Valley, Tyrone Mine and Wind Canyon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain had fallen as of 8:02 PM MDT. Up to 0.5 inches more is possible.
Sources
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 29, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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