SOCORRO, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 500 PM MST, emergency management reported flooding in the advisory area from rising river levels along the Rio Puerco. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - For Rio Puerco at Bernardo: At 4:00pm the stage was 14.08 feet. Flood Stage is 19.5 feet. - For Rio Grande at San Acacia: At 4:45pm the stage was 14.83 feet. Flood Stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Socorro, 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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