Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 2:07PM MDT until August 16 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 207 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mescalero, Timberon, Sunspot, High Rolls, Mountain Park, South
Tularosa Canyon, Karr Canyon, Benson Ridge, Soldier Canyon,
Oliver Lee State Park and Carrizo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov