Coastal and Marine Impacts from Imelda and Humberto as Both Track Away from the Southeast U.S.

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine and rip current conditions to the east coast of Florida and Georgia today, spreading north along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall north and west of Imelda falling across coastal Florida and Georgia into the Carolinas could cause isolated flash and urban flooding through Tuesday. Read More >

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Rainfall Summary: September 10-18, 2013

The table below is a comprehensive list of the more significant precipitation reports that were received for the 9-day event period.

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Location (source)	Precipitation Total (in)
Mesa Chivato (RAWS)	3.73
Gallup 8.1 NNW (CoCoRaHS)	1.79
Gallup 0.6 NW (CoCoRaHS)	1.51
Gallup Airport (ASOS)	1.09
Gallup Sand & Gravel (COOP)	0.64
Zuni Buttes (RAWS)	0.62

Impact Summary

Location	Date	Summary
Near Gallup	09/10/2013	NM 118 was closed on the 10th due to flood waters, mud, and debris over roadway.
Crownpoint	09/13-09/15/2013	Intense rainfall caused evacuations due to high water in Crownpoint. Longer duration rainfall after this event lead to widespread areal flooding through the 14th. 30 to 40 families were evacuated around Crownpoint as dams protecting Smith Lake and "Old PHS" were at risk of being compromised. A shelter was established.
Bluewater Lake	09/13/2013	NM 412 closed between Prewitt and Bluewater Lake. Debris reported over NM 612.
Near Gallup	09/13/2013	US 491 closed between Twin Lakes and Naschitti due to flooding. CR 5 bridge closed in Superman Canyon due to flooding from arroyo.

Hydrologic Summary

There are no reporting locations in the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service database within McKinley County therefore no hydrographs are available for review.

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Coastal and Marine Impacts from Imelda and Humberto as Both Track Away from the Southeast U.S.

NWS ABQ 2013 September Flooding-McKinley County