Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 3:51PM MDT until September 13 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos, in
particular the Sacramento River along Sacramento Canyon Road
upstream of Timberon. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Sacramento River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Timberon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov