SOCORRO, NM — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo will flood. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may flood. Further rises would impact Interstate 25 traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 24.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall early Tuesday afternoon. It will rise again to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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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