Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
733 PM MDT Mon Jun 30 2025

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Colfax NM-
733 PM MDT Mon Jun 30 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast New Mexico, including the following
  county, south central Colfax.

* WHEN...Until 1030 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. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
  drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. The potential exists for flash flooding to
    develop.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Springer, Cimarron, Philmont Scout Ranch and Rayado.
  - Hazardous water levels are expected in Ponil Creek, the
    Cimarron River, Cerrososo Creek, Urraca Creek, Chicoso Creek,
    and Rayado Creek.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

&&

LAT...LON 3637 10458 3636 10461 3638 10473 3636 10488
      3637 10499 3643 10504 3650 10502 3658 10505
      3662 10500 3665 10492 3664 10488 3656 10482
      3650 10478 3645 10474 3641 10470 3639 10462
      3638 10459


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