* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 330 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 0.7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.
