Catron County, NM
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 09/19 1:26 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 4:30 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
What
Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
Northwestern Socorro County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Catron County in west central New Mexico... South Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
When
Until 430 PM MDT.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
Additional Details
- At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alamo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Catron, NM
- Cibola, NM
- Socorro, NM
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Locally Heavy Rain Tue - Wed Evening
Created by the NWS Albuquerque WFO
A strong surge of monsoon moisture will develop Tuesday through at least Wednesday evening with widespread showers and thunderstorms, some with locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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