Flash Flood in Otero County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 30, 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 public reported high water flowing out of Bear Canyon and flooding of the Cherokee Mobile Village and along US 70 going into Ruidoso Downs.

The wider storm

Moisture plume remained through central New Mexico with an upper trough approaching from the west. This resulted in thunderstorms developing over the Sacramento Mountains with heavy rain falling on the Salt Burn scar resulting in flash flooding leading into Ruidoso Downs.

Began near White Tail (33.2973, -105.6635).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285824. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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