CIBOLA, NM; Valencia, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 PM MDT, emergency management reported continued flooding in Cubero and Laguna areas due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Radar estimates 3 to 8 inches of rain have fallen over the area within the last 3 days. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flooding is occurring along the Rio San Jose. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flooding in Cibola, NM; Valencia, 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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