Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 2:32AM MDT until September 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy
County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the
following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000
Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, arroyos, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of numerous to widespread showers and
thunderstorms will develop over the Watch area this afternoon
through tonight. Heavy rainfall may quickly result in areas of
flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delawar |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-23T14:15:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delawar
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