NORTHERN LEA COUNTY; CENTRAL LEA COUNTY; SOUTHE… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas, including the following areas, Andrews, Borden, Central Brewster, Chisos Basin, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Lower Brewster County, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan, Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Ward and Winkler.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will spread over far southeast New Mexico, the Permian Basin, Lower Trans Pecos, and Big Bend region ahead of an approaching upper level storm system Thursday and Friday. Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall over these areas. 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher totals will be possible, which could result in areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Lower Brewster County 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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