Flood Advisory for Grant County, New Mexico

Ended at 7:15 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa at 4:11 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Places in the advisory: Sheep Creek, Mimbres River, Sherman, Mimbres and San Juan.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...

WHEN...Until 715 PM MST.

IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 410 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Sheep Creek, Mimbres River, and Black Canyon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Lorenzo, Sherman, Mimbres, San Juan, and Upper Mimbres Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.