Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:05PM MDT until November 2 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 11:05am
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 1205 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported flash flooding on East 18th
Street in Portales and on Highway 267 near Floyd.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Portales and Floyd.
Instruction:
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.
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Roosevelt, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM