Flash Flood in Otero County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 28, 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

The Mescalero EM reported burn scar flooding from the Seven Springs fire.

The wider storm

An upper high over the lower Mississippi Valley brought a deep southeast flow of moisture directly over New Mexico which resulted in severe thunderstorm winds, heavy rain and numerous reports of flash flooding around Luna, Sierra and Otero counties.

Began near Bent (33.0720, -105.8236).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285813. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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