Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Otero County, NM
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NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Otero County until 10:30 PM MDT due to runoff from earlier thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Otero County, New Mexico
- Issued
- August 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. The alert is effective from August 1 at 6:39 PM MDT until August 1 at 10:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico, including areas around Bent, Nogal Canyon, Tularosa Falls, and Tularosa.
What You Should Do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Expected Conditions
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams and low water crossings is occurring or imminent. The stream gauge below Bent crested at 5.5 feet or 713 cfs.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 6:39 PM MDT on August 1 until 10:30 PM MDT on August 1.
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