CIBOLA, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 650 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated an area of very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants, Cuba, Laguna Pueblo, Milan, San Mateo, Cebolletita, San Fidel, Cubero, Marquez and McCartys. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, 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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