Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 12:33PM MDT until September 17 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
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 230 PM MDT.
* At 1233 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Salt Fire Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. 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