Weather / Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 4:09PM MDT until September 7 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Catron, NM
Details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Catron County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 715 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 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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... Beaverhead. - This includes portions of NM Highways 159, 59, and 61. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What To Do
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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Source: National Weather Service.
