Re: Flooding in Cruces (Las Cruces: insurance, live, moving)

[jtaustin]

According to this June, 2007 article:

Do you need flood insurance in New Mexico? - Las Cruces Sun-News

..there is a danger of flooding in Cruces. My question, to people who lived there during that time or other similar times: what part(s) of town was flooded?

I did look up some flood plain maps, but I was not able to interpret them, so I appreciate input on this issue.

This thread:
Destructive Flooding in Southern NM

says to "Find some longtime residents in the area ask about the history of the region." That's what I'm hoping for.

Thanks!

[funkymonkey]

If you're concerned, stay away from the river or arroyos, and stick to ridge lines that go downhill in several directions away from the structure.

[jtaustin]

Ridge lines?

[funkymonkey]

Originally Posted by jtaustin

Ridge lines?

As opposed to valleys.

[funkymonkey]

Here's a site you can use to estimate flood risk for an address
Flooding | Flood Risks | Flood Maps | FloodSmart

[jtaustin]

Originally Posted by funkymonkey

Here's a site you can use to estimate flood risk for an address
Flooding | Flood Risks | Flood Maps | FloodSmart

Thank you; that's very helpful. Both where I am and where I'm thinking of moving are "Moderate to Low Risk" -- but I would much rather deal with a flood than a tornado. Much appreciated.

[TKO]

The floods we have are usually localized flash floods triggered by a brief but heavy down pour. That's why you would want to build out of channels (arroyos). Any heavy flloding we get will be near the river in the valley in areas unprotected by levees - those are rare because it takes a prolonged rain over a fairly wide area. Not something we see too often though it does happen. Most areas are protected, they just finished raising the levees.

[jtaustin]

Originally Posted by TKO

The floods we have are usually localized flash floods triggered by a brief but heavy down pour. That's why you would want to build out of channels (arroyos). Any heavy flloding we get will be near the river in the valley in areas unprotected by levees - those are rare because it takes a prolonged rain over a fairly wide area. Not something we see too often though it does happen. Most areas are protected, they just finished raising the levees.

By river, you mean the Rio Grande which runs North and South, on the West side of town?

[cosmicrowbar]

Originally Posted by jtaustin

By river, you mean the Rio Grande which runs North and South, on the West side of town?

That's pretty much the only real river...though there's no water in it right now

[A J]

I would like to know where to get a Certificate of Elevation for a property in Las Cruces. A J