Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 3:17AM MDT until September 25 at 7:15AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:17am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 715 AM MDT.
* At 317 AM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall are affecting
the headwaters of the Sacramento River upstream of Timberon, and
arroyos that flow towards the Bug Scuffle community. This area is
already very saturated from several inches of rain in recent days
and Thursday night.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, arrows, roads,
and low water crossings.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Timberon, Bug Scuffle, the Sacramento River Road between Timberon
and the Owen Prather Highway.
Flows may persist on the lower Sacramento River below Timberon
through the weekend.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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