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Flood Advisory for Otero, NM

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What is happening

What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 500 PM MDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

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* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have 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, Timberon, Sunspot, High Rolls, Mountain Park, South Tularosa Canyon, Karr Canyon, Benson Ridge, Soldier Canyon, Oliver Lee State Park and Carrizo. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 3:47PM MDT until August 16 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 2:07PM MDT until August 16 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

    Official revision

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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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