Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 8:49PM MDT until September 12 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...
South Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up 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 North Central Catron and South Central
Cibola Counties.
- Minor flooding can be expected along Highway 117 between El
Malpais National Monument and Highway 36.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Catron, NM; Cibola, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov