MCKINLEY, NM — At 901 PM MDT, Rainfall has ended over the warned area, however flooding is still being reported by emergency management due to earlier thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area with extensive runoff and earlier flash flood waters being slow to recede.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
Flooding in McKinley, 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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