Flash Flood — Otero, New Mexico

2025-07-31 · near White Tail, Otero, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Mescalero Emergency Manager reported heavy flows coming out of Bear Canyon towards US 70 due to heavy rain on the Salt Burn scar.

Wider weather episode

An weak upper trough was moving through the region while deep monsoonal moisture remained over New Mexico. Numerous storms over the area brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Dona Ana county and around the Salt Burn scar.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.