CHAVES, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported high flows over low water crossings in the Rio Felix downstream to Dexter caused by earlier rainfall. This is causing arroyo and small stream flooding. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Whitetail Canyon, Made Well, Walnut Creek, Eagle Creek, Indian Canyon, Monument Canyon, Lincoln Canyon, Felix, Rio and Pecos River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Chaves County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Chaves, 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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