Flood Advisory for Sierra, NM
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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. Where: South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 700 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 258 PM MDT, 1 to 1.5 inches of rain has fallen over portions of Percha Creek, Trujillo Creek, and Tierra Blanca Creeks, near Highway 27. Runoff will work its way downstream, to the east, and may impact low water crossings closer to Arrey this afternoon and evening. It may take several hours for the water to arrive. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arrey. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 2:58PM MDT until September 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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