UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY; UNION COUNTY; HARDING CO… — * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Upper Tularosa Valley. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In northeast New Mexico, Harding County and Union County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will increase the risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Upper Tularosa Valley; Union County; Harding County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County 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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