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Published: 04 July 2015 04 July 2015

The National Weather Service In El Paso Has Issued A

* Arroyo And Small Stream Flood Advisory For...
Central Grant County In South Central New Mexico...

* Until 800 Pm Mdt

* At 506 Pm Mdt...doppler Radar Indicated Heavy Rain Due To
Thunderstorms Along Highway 152 East Of Hanover. This Will Cause
Arroyo And Small Stream Flooding In The Advisory Area. Up To Two
Inches Of Rain Have Already Fallen.

* Some Locations That Will Experience Flooding Include...
Hanover...
Fierro...
Georgetown...
And Bear Canyon Lake.

Additional Rainfall Of A Half Inch To 1 Inch Is Expected Over The
Area. This Additional Rain Will Make Minor Flooding.

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. Find Alternate Routes. It Takes Only A Few Inches Of
Swiftly Flowing Water To Carry Vehicles Away.