CIBOLA, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 354 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 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... Grants, Cuba, Laguna Pueblo, Milan, San Mateo, Cebolletita, San Fidel, Cubero, Marquez and McCartys. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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