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TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
Thursday May 25th, 2023 :: 09:17 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 12:15AM Friday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Quay County in east central New Mexico... Southeastern Harding County in northeastern New Mexico... East Central San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...

* Until 1215 AM MDT.

* At 917 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 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. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Ute Lake State Park. Flash flooding will impact Wynn Creek, Carros Creek, Deposito Creek, Montesito Creek, and other nearby creeks downstream to Ute Lake and the Canadian River. Flash flooding will impact Route 39 between Logan and Gallegos Ranch.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HARDING, NM ... QUAY, NM ... SAN MIGUEL, NM

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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