Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 2:13PM MDT until September 17 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central 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. River or stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County.
- 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