Flash Flood Warning for McKinley, NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- McKinley
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- Severe
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- Immediate
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- Likely
What is happening
At 402 PM MDT, although heavy rainfall has currently come to an end, emergency management continues to report flash flooding in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, and it will take some time for flood waters to subside. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 402 PM MDT, although heavy rainfall has currently come to an end, emergency management continues to report flash flooding in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, and it will take some time for flood waters to subside. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zuni Pueblo, Black Rock, Ramah, Pescado and Chi Chil Tah.
Lifecycle record
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:02PM MDT until July 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:07PM MDT until July 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 2:54PM MDT until July 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 2:33PM MDT until July 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 1:29PM MDT until July 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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