AREAS AFFECTED : COLFAX, NM; MORA, NM; SAN MIGUEL, NM
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Heightened Risk of River and Stream Flooding During Storm Events
Through the Holiday Weekend.
Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall in the area over the last several
days have saturated the soils and raised the base flow of rivers and
streams in the area. We have reports of streams near the Mora,
Sapello, Pecos and Vermejo rivers rising out of their banks, with
additional reports of flowing water and debris across roads such as
518. These waterways will be extremely vulnerable to further rounds
of precipitation, which we are expecting over the next week as a
surge of deep monsoon moisture moves through the area. Expect
further rises and impacts to nearby roads and low water crossings.
Stay aware of any flash flood or river flood warnings that are
issued. Exercise caution along riverbanks and watch out for
potential mudslides across roads.
For questions or comments about this outlook, you can contact Andrew
Mangham, Senior Service Hydrologist, at 505-244-9150 x 228 or via e-
mail at andrew.mangham@noaa.gov.