Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 711 PM MDT, the public reported that flooding occurred late this afternoon along the Rio Penasco within James Canyon from very heavy rain on the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain fell over a large area. A minor flood wave is likely to travel down the Rio Penasco within southwest Chaves County through late this evening. Folks near the river should be on alert for minor flooding. Be especially cautious near the river after sunset. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood