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The body of a person believed to have been swept away by flood waters at the intersection of Boyd Drive and Monterrey Street on Tuesday was recovered.
Carlsbad Fire Chief Richard Lopez said New Mexico State Police divers were able to undertake the recovery as flood waters receded around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The name of the deceased was not released to the media.
Lopez said flood waters in the area were still moving swiftly, but rescuers wanted to complete the task.
One dead as result of flooding in Carlsbad
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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.
Flooding evacuations occur in Carlsbad area, including Caverns Published
Flooding evacuations occur in Carlsbad area, including Caverns
CARLSBAD, New Mexico The City of Carlsbad experienced widespread flooding on Tuesday, forcing evacuations for numerous residents as well as visitors at nearby Carlsbad Caverns.
ABC affiliate KOAT reported there were multiple helicopter rescues due to flooding from the Pecos River. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for the river around Carlsbad through Wednesday after the area received between four to five inches of rain over the past 48 hours.
The San Jose Boulevard Bridge in Carlsbad was shut down by city police as water from the river flowed over the bridge, making it impassable. Meantime, New Mexico State Police closed Road 7, which leads to the caverns, as evacuations got underway there.