Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 1:42PM MDT until September 6 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Quay County in east central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms along I-40 near Tucumcari. This will cause urban
and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 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. Heavy
rainfall may limit visibility. If travelling, leave extra
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tucumcari.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Quay, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov