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WGUS84 KEPZ 172037
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
237 PM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025

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Otero NM-
237 PM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the
  following county, Otero.

* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water
  crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are
  elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Tularosa Creek along Indian Service route 10, draining into
    Mescalero and on toward Bent, NM are the most likely areas to
    experience minor flooding.
    Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Mescalero, Head Springs, South Tularosa Canyon, Lower Nogal
    Canyon and Bent.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3315 10578 3316 10580 3315 10586 3316 10587
      3317 10581 3316 10578 3316 10575 3311 10571
      3308 10569 3304 10566 3303 10571 3310 10573
      3314 10576


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