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: Northern Otero County in south central 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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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 will experience flooding include... Mescalero and Bent. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 3:14PM MDT until August 27 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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