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Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 5:33PM MDT until September 17

Affecting Otero, NM

In effect until: Sep 18, 2026, 2:15 AM

Otero, NM

Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 2:15 AM.

Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.

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At 533 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...
Mescalero, Tularosa and Bent.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 5:33PM MDT until September 17

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