New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/19/2026 12:38

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 1:38PM MDT until July 19 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 138 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 1.2 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... mainly rural areas of Northern Otero County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Otero, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM