Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 3:55AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 2:55am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico,
Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east
central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County and Roosevelt
County. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains.
* WHEN...From 2 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of heavy rainfall is expected to develop late
this afternoon and continue through the overnight hours.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected,
though higher amounts up to 3 inches are possible. After
Sunday's rainfall, the potential for runoff with increase due
to wetter soils. Urban areas and areas within and downstream
of burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM