Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 12:20PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Southwestern Socorro County in central New Mexico...
East Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated
with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1216 PM MDT, New Mexico DOT reported that NM Highway 52 was
inundated with water south of US Highway 60 and is impassable.
Running water and debris remains over the roadway.
- NM Highway 107 south of Magdalena will also experience difficult
driving conditions due to flood waters.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Dusty.
- This includes NM Highway 52 and 107.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Catron, NM; Socorro, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov