SOCORRO, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1151 AM MDT, emergency management reported flooding continuing in the warned area. - Flooding was reported in Socorro County in the Escondida and Pueblito Communities. Several roads have been rendered impassible near San Pedro. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Socorro, San Antonio, Bosque Del Apache Refuge, Escondida, Lemitar, San Acacia, Laborcita, Luis Lopez and Chamizal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Socorro, 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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