* WHAT...Rapid river rises caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Guadalupe County in east central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated in the Gallinas River near Colonias and the Pecos River from near Dilia to near Santa Rosa Lake State Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1257 AM MDT, gauge reports indicated elevated flows in the Gallinas River and Pecos River due to heavy rainfall on Friday. Rapid river rises may cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Stay awake from river banks. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colonias. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety 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.
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