Columbus Volunteer Fire Department, NM Weather Warnings
Flood
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 9:19PM MDT until July 20 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 919 PM MDT, Radar estimates between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing. Emergency management and trained spotters have reported flooding of low water crossings across highways; also NMDOT reports NM State Hwy 9 is closed from MM60-MM80. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Columbus and Carzalia Valley. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.
National Weather Service
Flood
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 9:32AM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico lowlands. * WHEN...Monday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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