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Sierra County weather alerts

2 active alerts for Sierra County, New Mexico right now: 2 Flood Watches.

42 in the last 30 days 180 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Flood Watch Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Sierra County

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Flood Watch

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 10:25 PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Until Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT (in 19 hr)

Area: Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff m...

What it means: Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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Flood Watch

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 10:25 PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Until Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT (in 19 hr)

Area: Upper Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may re...

What it means: Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Sierra County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Flood Watch Oct 21, 10:08 AM Oct 23, 6:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 4:01 PM Oct 20, 4:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 3:30 PM Oct 20, 4:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 20, 12:42 AM Oct 20, 1:15 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 12:04 AM Oct 20, 12:30 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Oct 19, 8:44 PM Oct 19, 9:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM —
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Blowing Dust Advisory Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 16, 9:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 2:12 PM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 2:12 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 6:28 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 6:28 AM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 11:35 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 11:35 PM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 1:18 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 1:18 PM Oct 16, 12:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 30, 2:00 AM Sep 30, 5:15 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 11:04 PM Sep 30, 1:15 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 10:32 PM Sep 30, 1:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 10:22 PM Sep 30, 5:15 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 8:14 PM Sep 29, 11:15 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 7:41 PM Sep 29, 10:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 7:40 PM Sep 29, 10:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 7:40 PM Sep 29, 10:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Advisory Sep 29, 7:14 PM Sep 29, 10:15 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning Sep 29, 6:56 PM Sep 29, 8:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning Sep 29, 6:52 PM Sep 29, 8:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Sep 29, 6:30 PM Sep 29, 7:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 6:03 PM Sep 29, 10:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 5:57 PM Sep 29, 8:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 5:53 PM Sep 29, 8:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Warning Sep 29, 5:27 PM Sep 29, 11:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Pattern

What Sierra County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Sierra County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Flood Watch
45
Flood Advisory
31
Flash Flood Warning
30
Special Weather Statement
21
Wind Advisory
21
Flood Warning
17
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
14
Blowing Dust Advisory
1

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Blowing Dust Advisory

Blowing dust reducing visibility. Slow down and be ready to pull over.

Flood Warning

Flooding of rivers, streams or low-lying areas is occurring or expected. Avoid flooded roads and monitor river levels.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Flash Flood Warning

Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.

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Alerts near Sierra County

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Questions

About Sierra County alerts

How do I get Sierra County weather alerts on my iPhone?

Install Forecast Bar, add Sierra County as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Sierra County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.

Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Sierra County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/nm/sierra-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Sierra County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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