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Category: Weather Weather
Published: 10 September 2022 10 September 2022

flood advisory 2 091022FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 813 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Bill Evans Lake. Between 1 and 1.3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Bill Evans Lake is the most likely place to experience minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mangas Springs, Riverside, Mangas Valley, Bill Evans Lake and
Gila Middle Box.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.