Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 1:36PM MDT until September 4 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Salt Fire Burn Scar in...
Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 330 PM MDT.
* At 136 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Salt Fire Burn Scar. Between 0.3 and 0.7 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar
will result in debris flow moving through the Salt Fire Burn Scar,
into canyons flowing north towards Cherokee Bill Canyon and US
Highway 70. These side canyons include Bear, Snow, and Fence
Canyons. Portions of Highway 70 between Apache Summit and the
Lincoln County line may be impacted. The debris flow can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Salt Fire Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Salt Fire Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Snow Canyon, Bear Canyon, Fence Canyon and Portions of US Highway
70 between Apache Summit and the Otero-Lincoln County Line.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Salt Fire Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov