GRANT, NM; Sierra, NM — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 315 AM MDT.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1214 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Lorenzo, Hurley, Sherman, Cobre, Bayard, San Juan, Mimbres, Hanover, Kingston, North Hurley, Shingle Canyon, Allie Canyon and Bear Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Grant, NM; Sierra, 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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