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Flood Watch
ActiveNorthern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas, including the following areas, Andrews, Borden, Central Brewster, Chisos Basin, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Lower Brewster County, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan, Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Ward and Winkler.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will spread over the entire area ahead of an approaching upper level storm system today and Friday. Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall over these areas. 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher totals will be possible, which could result in areas of flash flooding. - 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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