Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 10:32PM MDT until September 30 at
Affecting Otero, NM; Sierra, NM
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Otero, NM; Sierra, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 7:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 100 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...While rains have diminished, flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 PM MDT, Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall continues to move across Otero County. Flooding is likely in poor drainage areas across the county. Minor flooding is also likely in all arroyos and low water crossings. - This warning replaces several Flash Flood Warnings in the Tularosa Basin area as rainfall rates have subsided. Flash Flood Warnings will be issued for more localized areas of serious flash flooding as needed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alamogordo, Tularosa, Mescalero, Cloudcroft, Orogrande, White Sands National Park, Mayhill, Pinon and Burro Flats. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™