Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 3:24PM MDT until September 17
Affecting Otero, NM
In effect until: Sep 17, 2026, 11:30 PM
Otero, NM
Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 11:30 PM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Otero County. This includes the following streams and drainages... Maverick Canyon, Pine Tree Canyon, Casey Canyon, Whitetail Canyon and Turkey Canyon.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™