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Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 4:45AM MDT until September 25
Affecting Otero, NM
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM
Otero, NM
Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 1:30 PM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 445 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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. This includes the following streams and drainages... Rio Penasco, Agua Chiquita Creek, Bluewater Creek, Dry Burnt Canyon, Elk Canyon, Lower Portions of Hay Canyon, Cox Canyon, and James Canyon. The most serious flooding impacts will be in downstream locations including Mayhill, Sacramento, and Weed. Runoff will continue for some time this morning.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™