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: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: South Tularosa Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico... When: Until 515 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Tularosa Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 314 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have produced just over 1 inch of rain in parts of South Tularosa Canyon, near Head Springs. Minor flooding may occur in the canyon, flowing south towards Mescalero Village. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon, and Firman Lake. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 3:14PM MDT until September 6 at 5:15PM 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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