Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 5:23PM MDT until September 7 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

* 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

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. 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.

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