SOCORRO, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by a levee breach is occurring in the San Francisco area near Bernardo.
* WHERE...North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 646 PM MDT, emergency management reported flooding occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... La Joya, Bernardo, San Francisco, and Contreras. - 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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