Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 5:23PM MDT until September 7 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges 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 1.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Datil.
- This includes portions of US Highway 60 west between Datil and
Pietown, and NM Highway 12 between Datil and Old Horse Springs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in
steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and
drainages.
Area Description:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov