Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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What you need to know
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- Otero
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. When: Until 330 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 numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. * WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.3 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 may experience flooding include... Cloudcroft, Mountain Park, Sixteen Springs, Dry Canyon, James Canyon, Cox Canyon and Karr Canyon. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 1:33PM MDT until July 20 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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