Flood Advisory for Chaves, NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chaves
- Effective
- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Minor
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What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 345 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1144 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms over McDonald Flat, Chiquita Creek, Rio Penasco, and Elk Canyon. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. The potential exists for flash flooding to develop. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elk. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 25 at 11:47PM MDT until October 26 at 3:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Source and limitations
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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