Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:28PM MDT until July 16 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated
with water and may not be passable.

* additional Details...
- At 825 PM MDT, The public reported heavy rain in the warned area
due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 0.5
and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Fast moving water out of the
banks of Oak Wash was moving over Old Gallup Road, Lakeside Drive
and Sandy Springs Road. Residents near Old Gallup Road are
needing sandbags. Water flow moving more into Zuni Pueblo towards
Highway 53 but no water over the highway. Law enforcement are
advising residents to stay away from flooded areas.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Zuni Pueblo, Black Rock, Ramah, Pescado and Chi Chil Tah.
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This month

2458th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days