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. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Where: Lower Seco Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. When: Until 300 AM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Lower Seco Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1153 PM MDT, Thunderstorms produced 1 to 1.5 inches of rain over middle sections of Seco Creek tonight. While storms have dissipated, runoff is likely to inundate the low water crossing on Lower Seco Creek Road and Primaveras Road, just under the I-25 underpass. Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lower Seco Creek near Caballo. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 11:53PM MDT until August 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Source and limitations
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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