Springer, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico,
Guadalupe County and Quay County. In north central New Mexico,
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico,
Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding
County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast
Highlands and Union County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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...
- Multiple rounds of rainfall will continue tonight and through
the day Tuesday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are expected, though higher amounts up to 3 inches are
possible. After recent rainfall, the potential for runoff
with increase due to wetter soils.
- 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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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cimarron River above Cimarron.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, The Cimarron River from near Ute Park to
just west of Cimarron is out of its banks and minor flooding is
occuring along this reach. Further upstream in Cimarron Canyon,
water may be flowing across U.S. Highway 64 and flooding
campgrounds in the canyon. Further river rises in the canyon could
render the highway impassable. Further downriver from Cimarron to
the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, additional flow contributed by
Rayado Creek could flood campsites on the Philmont Scout Ranch.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM MDT Monday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 4.2 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall to 3.4 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning to 5.2 feet Wednesday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.2 feet on 08/20/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


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Fld   Observed        Forecasts (12 am MDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri

Cimarron River
Cimarron      5.0   3.2   Mon 8 pm  4.4   3.0   1.8



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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermejo River above Dawson.

* WHEN...From late tonight to late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Right bank overflow above 8 ft

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM MDT Monday the stage was 3.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.1 feet on 05/31/1948.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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