Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
718 PM MDT Sun Jul 14 2024

NMC045-150415-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Juan NM-
718 PM MDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of northwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, central San Juan.

* WHEN...Until 1015 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 717 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mainly rural areas of Central San Juan County.
  - Expect elevated flows in Hunter Wash.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, ditches are deadly. A gentle flow of water can become a
raging torrent in a few minutes.

&&

LAT...LON 3637 10799 3633 10802 3629 10807 3627 10813
      3626 10819 3630 10822 3635 10820 3638 10817
      3642 10814 3643 10810 3644 10807 3643 10804
      3640 10801


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