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Flood Advisory for Socorro, 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. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: West Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... When: Until 1015 PM MDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

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* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 721 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Socorro County. This includes New Mexico Highway 107 south of Magdalena. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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    Flood Advisory issued July 30 at 7:22PM MDT until July 30 at 10:15PM 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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