Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 1230 AM MST.
What the bulletin says to do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1230 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 925 PM MST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. This includes the following streams and drainages... Penasco, Rio, Cox Canyon, Sacramento River, Silver Springs Creek, Chiquita Creek, Agua, Lost River and Tularosa Creek. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Burro Flats, High Rolls, Mountain Park, Benson Ridge, Karr Canyon, Cox Canyon, Hay Canyon and James Canyon. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued November 1 at 9:26PM MST until November 2 at 12:30AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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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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