Flood Advisory for Otero County, New Mexico

Ended at 12:30 AM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa at 9:26 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Places in the advisory: Penasco, Rio, Cox Canyon, Sacramento River, Silver Springs Creek, Chiquita Creek, Agua, Lost River, Sunspot, Burro Flats, High Rolls, Mountain Park, Benson Ridge, Karr Canyon, Cox Canyon and Hay Canyon.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...Northern Otero County in south central New Mexico...

WHEN...Until 1230 AM MST.

IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 925 PM MST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Penasco, Rio, Cox Canyon, Sacramento River, Silver Springs Creek, Chiquita Creek, Agua, Lost River and Tularosa Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Burro Flats, High Rolls, Mountain Park, Benson Ridge, Karr Canyon, Cox Canyon, Hay Canyon and James Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.