Flash Flood Warning for Otero County
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Otero County by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM effective through 22:28 on September 10, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Otero County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. The alert is classified as a Local Area Emergency with severe severity, likely certainty, and expected urgency. It was sent and became effective at 2026-09-10T20:28:01+01:00 and expires at 2026-09-10T22:28:01+01:00.
Affected Areas
Otero County.
What You Should Do
Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicated heavy rain of 1.5 to 2 inches and could expect more. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 2026-09-10T20:28:01+01:00 until 2026-09-10T22:28:01+01:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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