NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS; EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY;… — * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in east central New Mexico, De Baca County, Guadalupe County and Roosevelt County. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact areas that observed rainfall yesterday and last night. With additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches and localized amounts of 2 to 3 inches, the areas that were recently impacted by heavy rainfall will be especially susceptible to additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flooding in Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains 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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