New Mexico flash flood warning issued in Sierra
New Mexico flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Sierra County in New Mexico.
New Mexico flash flood warning
The alert was issued at 3:47 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential Impact
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Monticello and Las Placitas
Areas Affected
The warning covers Sierra County in New Mexico.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
