Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 3:52AM MDT until September 25
Affecting Otero, NM
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
Otero, NM
Likely impact in Otero, NM; effects through 12:45 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 645 AM MDT. * At 352 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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... Sunspot and Boles Acres. Saturated soils from previous rainfall will increase the flood threat from these thunderstorms.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™