CIBOLA, NM; McKinley, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Cibola County in west central New Mexico... McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 135 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Thoreau, Crownpoint, McGaffey, Fort Wingate, Coolidge, Church Rock, Ramah and Vanderwagen. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cibola, NM; McKinley, 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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