Flash Flood in Otero County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 31, 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 Emergency Manager reported heavy flows coming out of Bear Canyon towards US 70 due to heavy rain on the Salt Burn scar.

The wider storm

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.

Began near White Tail (33.2826, -105.6595).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285838. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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