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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
610 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025

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Otero NM-
610 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the
  following county, Otero.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 609 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Karr Canyon, Cox Canyon, Lost River, Chiquita Creek, and
    Pion Creek
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Sunspot, Alamogordo, High Nogal, Benson Ridge, Hay Canyon,
    Karr Canyon, Boles Acres, Cox Canyon, Oliver Lee State Park
    and Bug Scuttle Ranch.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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.

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LAT...LON 3287 10596 3292 10570 3266 10558 3259 10591
      3274 10599


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