Flood Watch

Active

Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range

Starts Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST

Ends Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST

Issued Oct 31, 11:02 AM MDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...In Southwest New Mexico, Grant County, northern Hidalgo County, and western Sierra County. This includes Silver City, Lordsburg, Gila, and other surrounding communities. This includes the Gila and upper Mimbres watersheds.

* WHEN...Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may become flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Pacific frontal boundary will move through New Mexico on Sunday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to much of western New Mexico. Storms will be capable of heavy rain and training, which will lead to localized flash flooding. High soil saturation due to recent rains will cause runoff to occur more quickly. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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