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Flood Warning for Catron County, New Mexico

Ended at 5:37 AM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque at 10:08 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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The Weather Service's text

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...

San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County.

WHAT...The river will rise to near minor flood stage.

WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve.

WHEN...Until this afternoon.

IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water will flow into the side drainage ditches and into some of the overbank areas near Highway 12. Highway 12 will not be impacted unless there is backflow along the northern side of the highway.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:10 PM MST Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 14.8 feet early this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM MST.

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