Severe Flood ● Active
Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:08AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range and Upper Gila River Valley.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An incoming potent upper level system coupled with abnormally
high moisture will allow for scattered to numerous thunderstorms
Thursday afternoon, evening and into Friday morning. Storms will
be efficient rain makers which could lead to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T23:00:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Upper Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
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