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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveDona Ana, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
At 847 PM MDT, flooding continues on the Rio Grande, and water is beginning to recede on Rincon Arroyo. A band of moderate to briefly heavy rain showers is moving through the area, but will not likely exacerbate flooding to a significant degree.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain and runoff.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flooding on the Rio Grande and side arroyos.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rincon, Peaceful Valley, Rinconcito, Selden Canyon, and low lying areas just above Leasburg Dam.
River gauges show the Rincon Arroyo has dropped by about 1.5 feet since 8 PM. The Rio Grande crested at 10.87 feet or 6300 cfs at Hayners Bridge below Rincon at 7:32 PM, but has only dropped by a few inches since then. The river continues to rise slowly at Leasburg. Flooding is not anticipated south of Leasburg due to levee protection.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Data from the National Weather Service
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