Flood Statement
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
444 WGUS84 KEPZ 112134 FLSEPZ Flood Advisory National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 334 PM MDT Thu Jul 11 2024 NMC017-112330- /O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0096.240711T2134Z-240711T2330Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Grant NM- 334 PM MDT Thu Jul 11 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 530 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mule Creek. - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. && LAT...LON 3310 10880 3309 10886 3307 10893 3310 10905 3311 10905 3321 10905 3321 10904 3321 10900 3321 10896 3321 10886 3321 10885 3314 10882 $$ KS