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The Lower Tansill Dam and Reservoir in Carlsbad flooded prompting evacuation of residents on the 400 blocks of Nelson Street, James Street and Sooper Street.
Evacuees were being asked to assemble at Joe Stanley Elementary School.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Boulevard Bridge was overtaken with water, meaning north and southbound traffic was largely confined to Canal Street.
At the San Jose Bridge, Carlsbad police Sgt. Josh Calder said motorists should avoid the area
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The National Weather Service(NWS) in Midland, Texas, issued flood warnings for the Pecos River around Carlsbad, below Dark Canyon and Malaga through Wednesday.
“Expect water to continue to runoff,” said Meteorologist Matthew Johnson.
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