Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREA: Otero, NM
SENT: 2026-06-14T19:10:00-06:00

Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 7:10PM MDT until June 14 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT…Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…North-central Otero County in New Mexico.

* WHEN…Until 1015 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS…Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 710 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms along the west slopes of the Sacramento
Mountains, especially north of Tularosa and around Three
Rivers. Arroyos and small streams will likely flow, which may
impact recreation areas around Three Rivers.
– 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…
Three Rivers.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-14T22:15:00-06:00