Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 8:22PM MDT until August 1 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 822 PM MDT, Light to moderate rain is moving back over the
Tularosa Creek basin, but is not expected to exacerbate flooding.
However, flooding has occurred on the creek. The peak flow reached
the river gauge at Gato Mountain Road around 5:45 PM, and reached
Tularosa Falls around 7 PM. High flows will work their way
downstream towards low water crossings around Tularosa in the next
few hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, low water
crossings, and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tularosa.
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