Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: Portions of eastern Otero County in New Mexico. When: Until 815 PM MDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Portions of eastern Otero County in New Mexico.
WHEN
Until 815 PM MDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 508 PM MDT, A slow moving thunderstorm near Mayhill has produced 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rain based on radar estimates and automated gauges. This will cause small stream flooding in tributaries leading towards Lower James Canyon and down the Rio Penasco. Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mayhill. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.