Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
928 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

NMC053-020630-
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Socorro NM-
928 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
  county, north central Socorro focusing within the Rio Salado
  between San Acacia and La Joya west of the Rio Grande.

* WHEN...Until 1230 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Rapid and sudden rises are expected within the normally dry
    Rio Salado.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    San Acacia and Chamizal.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

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LAT...LON 3436 10687 3430 10681 3422 10688 3420 10697
      3419 10719 3420 10730 3429 10731 3444 10728
      3443 10723 3442 10706


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