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Published: 16 August 2014 16 August 2014

Flood Advisory For...
Northeastern Grant County In South Central New Mexico...

* Until 315 Pm Mdt

* At 118 Pm Mdt...National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated
Thunderstorms With Heavy Rainfall Across The Advisory Area. Doppler
Radar Estimated From 1 To 1.5 Inches Of Rain Had Fallen In Some Areas
During The Last Hour Just North Of Silver City.

* Locations Impacted Include...
Silver City...
San Lorenzo...
Lake Roberts...
Georgetown...
Cooney...
Camp Thunderbird...
Sherman...
San Juan...
Little Walnut Village...
Arenas Valley...
Bear Canyon Lake...
Rocky Canyon Campground...
Black Canyon Campgrounds...
Sapillo Campground...

Runoff From This Excessive Rainfall Will Cause Minor Flooding To
Occur...Especially Along Small Streams And Near Low Water Crossings.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

In Hilly Terrain There Are Hundreds Of Low Water Crossings Which Are
Potentially Dangerous In Heavy Rain. Do Not Attempt To Travel Across
Flooded Roads. It Only Takes A Few Inches Of Swiftly Flowing Water To
Carry Vehicles Away.