Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 11:46PM MDT until September 23 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 1146 PM MDT, Thunderstorms have diminished in intensity over the
Otero Mesa. Radar estimates 2.50 to 3 inches of rain fell in Otero
County, northwest of Dell City. This will result in flooding in
various draws that flow towards Dell City. Retention dams will
prevent water from reaching Dell City, but flooding will impact rural
roads north and northwest of town, especially across the New Mexico
border.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Rural areas on the Otero Mesa northwest of Dell City.
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; Hudspeth, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov