SOCORRO, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.
* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...While the timing may change, the river is currently expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 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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