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Flood Advisory

Issued at Sat 7:18 PM Aug. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Southeastern Curry County in east central New Mexico
When: Until 1015 PM MDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 718 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Clovis, Cannon Air Force Base and Portair. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

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