Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 5:08PM MDT until July 3 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of eastern Otero County in New Mexico.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 508 PM MDT, A slow moving thunderstorm near Mayhill has
produced 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rain based on radar estimates
and automated gauges. This will cause small stream flooding
in tributaries leading towards Lower James Canyon and down
the Rio Penasco.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Mayhill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: