NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:18PM MDT until July 5 at 4:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 415 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings
are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1016 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central Chaves County.
- Low water crossings along New Mexico Road 249 east of Hagerman
may become impassable tonight. Flood waters will be difficult to
see at night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Source: NWS / NOAA weather.