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Flood Watch
Issued: 9:55 AM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County and Roosevelt County. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 2 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of heavy rainfall is expected to develop late this afternoon and continue through the overnight hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, though higher amounts up to 3 inches are possible. After Sunday's rainfall, the potential for runoff with increase due to wetter soils. Urban areas and areas within and downstream of burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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