Flash Flood Warning Issued for Dona Ana County, Including Las Cruces and Chaparral

El Paso, TX, September 23, 2026 —

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Dona Ana County, New Mexico, encompassing the cities of Las Cruces and Chaparral. The warning is in effect until 5:45 AM.

Authorities are advising residents in the affected areas to exercise caution due to the potential for flash flooding. The National Weather Service, which issues such warnings, aims to alert the public to imminent or occurring hazardous weather conditions. Flash floods can develop rapidly, often with little or no advance warning, posing significant risks.

Residents are urged to heed the safety message: “TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.” This directive emphasizes the danger of attempting to drive or walk through flooded roadways. Even shallow, fast-moving water can sweep away vehicles and pedestrians. Roadways may be covered with water, and the depth and speed of the water may be difficult to determine.

The specific duration of the warning indicates that conditions are expected to persist until the specified time. Residents in low-lying areas, near streams, or in canyons are particularly vulnerable during flash flood events. Information regarding the exact cause or specific precipitation estimates leading to this warning was not detailed in the notification.

Emergency services are monitoring the situation. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local news and official weather advisories. Information on where to find updated alerts or specific guidance was not provided beyond the initial warning.

The contractor’s name, specific weather details such as rainfall amounts, or any reported incidents resulting from the warning were not included in the notification.

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