Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 3:04PM MDT until September 9 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 600 PM MDT.
* At 304 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks, streams, and streets as
well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon, Eight Canyon, Firman Lake and
Horse Spring.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Silver Springs Creek, Tularosa Creek and Elk Canyon.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov