Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 14 2026

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Otero NM-
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This  will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
    Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mescalero, Bent, Mud Canyon, South Tularosa Canyon and Soldier
    Canyon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3318 10568 3321 10569 3322 10575 3318 10578
      3318 10587 3314 10587 3311 10575 3312 10569


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