Flash Flood Warning for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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At 822 PM MDT, Light to moderate rain is moving back over the Tularosa Creek basin, but is not expected to exacerbate flooding. However, flooding has occurred on the creek. The peak flow reached the river gauge at Gato Mountain Road around 5:45 PM, and reached Tularosa Falls around 7 PM. High flows will work their...
What the bulletin says to do
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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At 822 PM MDT, Light to moderate rain is moving back over the Tularosa Creek basin, but is not expected to exacerbate flooding. However, flooding has occurred on the creek. The peak flow reached the river gauge at Gato Mountain Road around 5:45 PM, and reached Tularosa Falls around 7 PM. High flows will work their way downstream towards low water crossings around Tularosa in the next few hours. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, low water crossings, and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tularosa.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 8:22PM MDT until August 1 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 6:39PM MDT until August 1 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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