Active AlertsChaves County Plains

Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 11:57 AM Oct. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in east central New Mexico, De Baca County, Guadalupe County and Roosevelt County. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains.
When: Through late tonight.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact areas that observed rainfall yesterday and last night. With additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches and localized amounts of 2 to 3 inches, the areas that were recently impacted by heavy rainfall will be especially susceptible to additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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