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Flood Warning
ActiveGrant, NM; Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Numerous road closures due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM MDT, Bands of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will continue to impact much of south central New Mexico over the next several hours. Reports of flooding continue to increase, especially in poor drainage areas. Low water crossings will be dangerously inundated at times. - This warning replaces Flash Flood Warnings previously in effect for the same area. Going forward, additional Flash Flood Warnings will be issued for more localized, high-end areas of flash flooding as needed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Columbus, Deming, Akela, Lake Valley, Carzalia Valley, Hermanas, Gage, Sunshine, Butterfield Trail Estates, Rock Hound State Park, Uvas Valley, Deming Ranchettes and Waterloo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Data from the National Weather Service
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