Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 4:32PM MDT until September 29 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 9:30pm
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 1030 PM MDT.
* At 432 PM MDT, Heavy rainfall continues to fall over the headwaters
of the Sacramento River, and the area around the community of Bug
Scuffle. Serious flash flooding is likely to develop in this area
soon. The Sacramento River through Timberon is likely to be
impacted.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Timberon and Bug Scuffle Ranch.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov