What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero.
When: Until 700 PM MDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 459 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - 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 mainly rural areas of Southwestern Otero County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.