Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 12:06AM MDT until November 2 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 1, 2024 - 11:06pm
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast New Mexico,
including the following counties, in east central New Mexico,
southeastern Curry and central Roosevelt. In southeast New Mexico,
northeastern Chaves.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1206 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen
across eastern Chaves County, northwest Roosevelt County, and
southern Curry County.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clovis, Portales, Elida, Kenna, Elkins, Oasis State Park,
Cannon Air Force Base, Floyd and Portair.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM; Curry, NM; Roosevelt, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM