WGUS84 KEPZ 191840

FLSEPZ



Flood Advisory

National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

1240 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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Otero NM-

1240 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Small stream 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. 

  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 1240 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between

    0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

  - 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...

    Mescalero, South Tularosa Canyon and Soldier Canyon.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are 

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 

roads. Find an alternate route.



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LAT...LON 3313 10570 3311 10577 3315 10579 3315 10583

      3317 10582 3317 10574





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