Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 4:14PM MDT until September 18
Affecting Otero, NM
In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 12:15 AM
Otero, NM
Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 12:15 AM.
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.
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FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 414 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Otero County. Additional rain on top of saturated soils will result in flash flooding downstream of Whitetail.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™