Severe Flood ● Active
Flood Watch issued October 31 at 11:02AM MDT until November 1 at 10:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.
* WHERE...In Southwest New Mexico, Grant County, northern Hidalgo
County, and western Sierra County. This includes Silver City,
Lordsburg, Gila, and other surrounding communities. This includes
the Gila and upper Mimbres watersheds.
* WHEN...Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Pacific frontal boundary will move through New Mexico on Sunday,
bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to much of western
New Mexico. Storms will be capable of heavy rain and training,
which will lead to localized flash flooding. High soil saturation
due to recent rains will cause runoff to occur more quickly.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-11-01T00:15:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern
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