Flood Watch for Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley, Upper Gila River Valley
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may become flooded. Where: In Southwest New Mexico, Grant County, northern Hidalgo County, and western Sierra County....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible. * WHERE...In Southwest New Mexico, Grant County, northern Hidalgo County, and western Sierra County. This includes Silver City, Lordsburg, Gila, and other surrounding communities. This includes the Gila and upper Mimbres watersheds. * WHEN...Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Pacific frontal boundary will move through New Mexico on Sunday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to much of western New Mexico. Storms will be capable of heavy rain and training, which will lead to localized flash flooding. High soil saturation due to recent rains will cause runoff to occur more quickly. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued October 31 at 11:02AM MDT until November 1 at 10:00PM MST 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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