Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 3:54PM MDT until September 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 354 PM MDT, A stationary thunderstorm near Sacramento and Weed
has produced 1 to 1.5 inches of rain in under an hour, based on
gauge reports and radar estimates. This will result in localized
flooding and enhanced flows along Aguq Chiquita Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sacramento and Weed.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov