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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveOtero, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 1030 PM MDT.
* At 432 PM MDT, Heavy rainfall continues to fall over the headwaters of the Sacramento River, and the area around the community of Bug Scuffle. Serious flash flooding is likely to develop in this area soon. The Sacramento River through Timberon is likely to be impacted.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Timberon and Bug Scuffle Ranch.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Data from the National Weather Service
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