New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 09/03/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 1:58PM MDT until September 3 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 158 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mayhill. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description: 
Otero, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov