Flood Advisory for Guadalupe, NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Guadalupe
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- 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...East Central Guadalupe County in east central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 830 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 521 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Hazardous water levels will impact Alamagordo Creek, Arroyo Copita, and Arroyo Potrillo, downstream to the Pecos River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of East Central Guadalupe County. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 26 at 5:25AM MDT until October 26 at 8:30AM 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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