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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
254 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

NMC017-170000-
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Grant NM-
254 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, Grant. Specifically over the Trout Fire Burn Scar.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
    This flood advisory could be upgraded to a flash flood
    warning, so keep aware of current conditions.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Lake Roberts, Hill Canyon, Gattons Park, Three Circle Canyon,
    Soldiers Canyon, Meadow Creek, Cottonwood Canyon, Allie
    Canyon, Lake Roberts Heights, Trout Valley, Camp Thunderbird,
    Sapillo Creek Valley and Upper Mimbres Valley.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

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LAT...LON 3295 10799 3293 10801 3293 10808 3294 10810
      3296 10813 3297 10817 3298 10821 3305 10822
      3304 10814 3301 10809


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