Otero County, New Mexico, Monday, October 26, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 26 at 1:34PM MDT until October 26 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 230 PM MDT. * At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 1:22PM MDT until October 26 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 200 PM MDT. * At 121 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of Elk, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Otero County.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 11:24PM MDT until October 26 at 2:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 230 AM MDT. * At 1124 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mayhill, Weed, Miller Flats and McDonald Flats.

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. 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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 9:54PM MDT until October 25 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 9:29PM MDT until October 25 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 1000 PM MDT. * At 929 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southeast of Orogrande, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Orogrande, The Otero Mesa, and Oro Grande Range Complex. This includes Highway 54 in New Mexico between mile markers 28 and 30.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 8:56PM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 945 PM MDT. * At 856 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles north of Hueco Tanks, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Otero and northeastern El Paso Counties.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.