Flood Watch for Upper Gila River Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley and Central Grant County/Silver City Area, New Mexico, and 1 more area

Ended at 10:00 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa at 11:22 AM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Areas: Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE...In Southwest New Mexico, Grant County, northern Hidalgo County, and western Sierra County. This includes Silver City, Lordsburg, Gila, and other surrounding communities. This includes the Gila and upper Mimbres watersheds.

WHEN...Until 10 PM MST this evening.

IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may become flooded.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Pacific frontal boundary will move through New Mexico this afternoon, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to much of western New Mexico. Storms will be capable of heavy rain and training, which will lead to localized flash flooding. High soil saturation due to recent rains will cause runoff to occur more quickly. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.