Flood Watch for Upper Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
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What you need to know
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- Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, Upper Gila River Valley
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... An incoming potent upper level system coupled with abnormally high moisture will allow for scattered to numerous thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, evening and into Friday morning. Storms will be efficient rain makers which could lead to flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:08AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM 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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