SANTA FE, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow moving thunderstorms south of Santa Fe near Los Cerrillos and Golden. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eldorado At Santa Fe, Los Cerrillos, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Madrid and Golden. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Santa Fe, 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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