HIDALGO, NM — ...The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Gila River Above Virden affecting Hidalgo County.
For the Gila River...including Gila, Virden, Redrock...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila River above Virden.
* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain steady around 8.0 feet late this evening. It will then rise to near flood stage Tuesday morning, with a crest to 14.9 feet. River levels will fall below Action Stage on Wednesday and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Hidalgo, 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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