Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 10:44PM MDT until August 28 at 12:45AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1043 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.75 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tularosa, Alamogordo, Burro Flats, High Rolls, La Luz, Mountain
Park and Karr Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov