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Flood Advisory
ActiveBernalillo, NM; Sandoval, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Torrance, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... Northwestern Torrance County in central New Mexico... Southeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Southwestern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 352 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Edgewood, Tijeras, Escabosa, Chilili, Sedillo, Tajique, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, Cedar Grove and Manzano. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Data from the National Weather Service
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