Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 12:58PM MDT until September 13 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New
Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms near Cowles. 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...
Cowles and Tererro.
- 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:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov