CIBOLA, NM; Valencia, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 226 PM MDT, emergency management reported continued flooding through the Rio San Jose basin, which is still out of banks in large stretches. Any additional rainfall this afternoon will exacerbate ongoing flooding. - Flooding will continue along the Rio San Jose. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cibola, NM; Valencia, 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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