OTERO, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Tularosa Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 314 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have produced just over 1 inch of rain in parts of South Tularosa Canyon, near Head Springs. Minor flooding may occur in the canyon, flowing
Flooding in Otero, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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