Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 1100 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 754 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 0.25 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Timberon, Sacramento, Weed, Hay Canyon, Cox Canyon and Surveyors Canyon. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 7:54PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM 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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