Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 4:13PM MDT until September 10
Affecting Otero, NM
In effect until: Sep 10, 2026, 11:15 PM
Otero, NM
Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 11:15 PM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 413 PM MDT, Emergency management reported 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 along US-70 near Mescalero. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. 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... Mescalero, Bent, Mud Canyon, South Tularosa Canyon, and Soldier Canyon. This includes the following streams and drainages... Tularosa Creek and Elk Canyon.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™