Flood Watch in Colfax County, New Mexico
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
6/30/2024 4:04:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
6/30/2024 4:04:00 AM until 6/30/2024 6:00:00 AM
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico,
South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes
Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* 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...
- Torrential rainfall rates in excess of two inches per hour
will create rapid runoff that can quickly produce flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood




