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WGUS84 KEPZ 132151
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
351 PM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026

NMC035-132345-
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Otero NM-
351 PM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos, in
  particular the Sacramento River along Sacramento Canyon Road
  upstream of Timberon. River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
    Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Sacramento River.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Timberon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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LAT...LON 3269 10575 3260 10569 3257 10558 3258 10556
      3270 10566


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DENNHARDT