Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 3:14PM MDT until September 6 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Tularosa Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 314 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have produced just over
1 inch of rain in parts of South Tularosa Canyon, near Head
Springs. Minor flooding may occur in the canyon, flowing south
towards Mescalero Village.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon, and Firman Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov