Eddy County Office of Emergency Management

09/25/2026

National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for N. Central Eddy County in SE NM Until 815 PM MDT.
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3” in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Artesia & Artesia Municipal Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages... Cottonwood Creek, Pecos River and Eagle Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

09/24/2026

National Weather Service in Midland has issued
Flash Flood Warning for S Central Eddy County in SE NM until 1245pm MDT

@ 952 AM MDT, public reported water flowing over roadways leading to road closures. Between 1 & 2.5” of rain has fallen near Carlsbad & upstream in Dark Canyon Draw. Water from Dark Canyon Draw will continue flowing towards Carlsbad. Although rainfall has ended, flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks & streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Carlsbad, Carlsbad North, Avalon, Whites City, Cavern City Air Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Otis and Lake Avalon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

09/24/2026

UPDATED as of 1pm 9/25/26

•Lower Tansil @ Low water crossing
•Gates @ Radio & Boyd
•West bypass @ Lea & Hidalgo
•Jones @ low water crossing
•Marquee @ low water crossing
•Dark Canyon Rd
•Black River Village Rd

ARTESIA
•Bolton Rd @ low water crossing
•Crossbuck
•Joy Rd @ 82
•Funk Rd
•Lakewood Rd
•Hermosa

09/24/2026

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will spread over the southwest mountains, Van Horn Corridor, Guadalupe Mountains and much of southeast New Mexico again today through early Friday morning. Torrential downpours may quickly result in flash flooding.

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

In anticipation for potential rainfall and localized flooding, a self fill sandbag station will be opened beginning tomorrow 9/22 and located at the following:

City of Carlsbad Public Works
1702 W. Fox

Eddy County Public Works
410 E. Derrick Rd.

Artesia Public Works
2611 S. 13th

Please help ensure everyone has access by honoring the 10 bag limit.

09/21/2026

UPDATE: Road has been cleared & opened.

Due to accident at the intersection of Hwy 285 & Blevins Rd that area will be temporarily closed. Southbound lane is closed with traffic being diverted westbound on Blevins.

09/19/2026

Due to a crash at about MM66 in the westbound lane on Hobbs Hwy, traffic is severely backed up. Please plan for extended delays.

09/18/2026

NWS-MIDLAND
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT FOR SW EDDY COUNTY
@210 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 & 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks & streams, urban
areas, highways, streets & underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln National Forest & Queen.

This includes the following streams & drainages:Dark Canyon & Last Chance Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.