Flash Flood — Dona Ana, New Mexico

2025-09-19 · near Tonuco, Dona Ana, New Mexico

Event narrative

New Mexico Highway 185 was closed between mile markers 18 and 24 due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

An approaching 50+ knot jet and a mid level disturbance contributed to strong to severe thunderstorms developing along the Rio Grande Valley. Flash flooding was reported near Radium Springs and severe wind gusts near Percha Creek.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.