Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

New Mexico Flash Flood Emergency as McLeod Dam Faces Imminent Failure

Headline from Newsweek

New Mexico dam nears failure as Pacific tropical systems fuel a dangerous flood threat across more than 25 states.

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. KOB 4

    Flash flood emergency issued over ‘imminent failure’ of dam in southern New Mexico (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A flash flood emergency has been issued over the "imminent failure" of a dam in southern New Mexico, operators and county officials say.

  2. KRQE Albuquerque

    NWS: Flash flood emergency issued in Doña Ana County 'for the imminent failure' of dam (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood emergency warning for Doña Ana County on Tuesday afternoon due to the "imminent failure" of the McLeod Dam. Residents of Salem and Garfield are asked to evacuate at this time.

  3. KTSM 9 News

    Towns near Hatch advised to evacuate due to 'imminent failure' of dam (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    KTSM 9 News's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A flash flood emergency has been issued for McLeod Dam Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29. According to the National Weather Service, dam operators reported the "imminent failure" of McLeod Dam on the McLeod Arroyo. A flash flood emergency remains in effect until 4:45 p.m.

  4. Newsweek

    New Mexico Flash Flood Emergency as McLeod Dam Faces Imminent Failure (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New Mexico dam nears failure as Pacific tropical systems fuel a dangerous flood threat across more than 25 states.

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