Active AlertsCibola

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 9:06 PM Oct. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico
When: Until 330 PM MDT Sunday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
Additional Details: - At 904 PM MDT, emergency management reported continued flooding in Cubero and Laguna areas due to earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Radar estimates 3 to 8 inches of rain have fallen over the area within the last 3 days. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flooding will continue along the Rio San Jose. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Recommended Action

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

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