GRANT, NM — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 552 PM MDT, A stationary thunderstorm near Bayard has produced over a half inch of rain in 30 minutes. This is likely to result in minor flooding in poor drainage areas, and may flood roads in the area. - Some locations that w
Flooding in Grant, 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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