Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 4:13PM MDT until September 10 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 413 PM MDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding along US-70 near Mescalero.
Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mescalero, Bent, Mud Canyon, South Tularosa Canyon, and Soldier
Canyon.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
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.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov