Heavy Rain — Otero, New Mexico

2021-08-14 · near Alamogordo, Otero, New Mexico

Event narrative

Approximately 3.5 inches of rain fell in one hour in Alamogordo.

Wider weather episode

A continued very moist pattern remained across the Borderland and brought a third day of heavy rain to the La Union area which over the course of 3 days received over 7 inches of rainfall. In addition, flash flooding was reported near White Sands Missile Range and the Mayhill area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983695. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.