Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:26PM MDT until September 17 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov