Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 200 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1158 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. This includes the following streams and drainages... Pion Creek, Sacramento River and Agua Chiquita Creek. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento and Weed. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 11:59AM MDT until August 27 at 2:00PM 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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