NORTHWEST PLATEAU; FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting Northwest Plateau and Far Northwest Highlands zones.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night to late Monday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Northwest Plateau; Far Northwest Highlands 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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