Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 1:58PM MDT until September 9 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 157 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms north of Cimarron. This will cause arroyo
and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Colfax County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Colfax, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov