Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:35PM MDT until July 31 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 235 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms over lower Nogal Canyon
have produced up to 1.5 inches of rain in the past hour. The area
was already hit with some heavy rain yesterday, so runoff is
likely enhanced.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, roads, as
well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Nogal Canyon and Bent.
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