OTERO MESA; WEST CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN/WHITE S… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and into the evening hours. Rainfall amounts will average a half inch to 1" but localized areas may receive 2-3" and when combined with rainfall from Friday, could result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Otero Mesa; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS