OTERO, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 404 PM MDT, Earlier thunderstorms produced 1 to 1.25 inches of rain over several arroyos just east of Tularosa. These storms have weakened, but runoff will cause arroyos to to flow in th
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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