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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:49 AM Sep. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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