CHAVES, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 711 PM MDT, the public reported that flooding occurred late this afternoon along the Rio Penasco within James Canyon from very heavy rain on the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches o
Flooding in Chaves, 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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