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Flood Advisory
ActiveSocorro, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.
* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, At the initial flood stage of 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet early Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM MDT.
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