Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:41PM MDT until October 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest
Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including
Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Far
Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass and Union County.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A near-record to record surge of moisture combined with a storm
system moving across northern New Mexico will continue to bring
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms with moderate to
heavy rainfall. Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is
a moderate to high risk of flooding.
- Low-lying, poorly drained, and/or urban areas will be most
susceptible to flooding. Rivers, arroyos and streams will see
rises with fast flows. Minor flooding is possible along rivers.
Recent burn scars may see flash flooding, including the Frijoles
burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East S |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-01T00:00:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East S
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