Flash Flood in Otero County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 24, 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

Indian Road 10 was closed due to flash flooding and necessary evacuations.

The wider storm

A weak upper level trough moved through southern New Mexico combining with an already moist atmosphere. Slow moving storms developed over the Sacramento Mountains and brought heavy rain to the Mescalero Indian Reservation which caused flash flooding southeast of Mescalero.

Began near Mescalero (33.1002, -105.7438).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285715. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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