Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
331 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2026

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Catron NM-
331 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...North Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
  crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 329 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This  will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
    Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mainly rural areas of North Central Catron County.
  - This includes portions of NM Highway 36 and 603 northeast of
    Quemado.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 3433 10835 3436 10830 3449 10829 3453 10837
      3451 10847 3442 10850 3435 10849


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