Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 1:46PM MDT until September 4 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 146 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Up to 1.6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon, Soldier Canyon and Firman Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov