Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 1:21PM MDT until September 21 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 12:21pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central New Mexico, including the
following county, central Quay.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 120 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to several thunderstorms moving
quickly north over Tucumcari. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
Tucumcari.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Quay, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM