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: Portions of northeastern Otero County in New Mexico. When: Until 645 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeastern Otero County in New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 336 PM MDT, Thunderstorms have produced just shy of 1 inch of rain just west of South Tularosa Canyon. Runoff from these storms will work its way into the main canyon, and could cause minor flooding in side canyons and roads. Minor flows out of Soldier Canyon are also possible. Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon, Eight Canyon, Soldier Canyon and Firman Lake. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 3:36PM MDT until August 1 at 6:45PM MDT 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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