Flash Flood in Otero County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 14, 2025 · Otero County, New Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding was reported on Tularosa Creek above Bridal Falls. Debris-laden flow flooded backyards. Crosscreek Road low water crossing dangerously flooded.

The wider storm

Deep moisture was trapped under very weak mid level winds resulting in slow moving storms with heavy rain over the western Sacramento Mountains. Flash Flooding was reported on Tularosa Creek due to the heavy rain.

Began near Tularosa (33.1057, -105.9619).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1277599. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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