SOCORRO, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet. No reliable observations available thereafter. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum known river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM MDT Sunday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Socorro, 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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