Record Rainfall Threatens New Mexico This Week
New Mexico is bracing for significant rainfall this week, with forecasts predicting record-breaking precipitation in several areas. Albuquerque International Sunport has already received 3.31 inches of rain this September, and an additional 2-3 inches could push the monthly total to 6.31 inches, surpassing the previous record of 4.7 inches set in November 1905. The National Weather Service attributes the rainfall to remnant moisture from Hurricane Polo and a low-pressure system moving east from California and Nevada. Central, eastern, and southern parts of the state are under flood watches, with saturated soils increasing the risk of flash flooding. Clovis, which has already seen 10 inches of rain, plans to declare an emergency due to ongoing flooding concerns. Northern areas, including Mora and Taos counties, are distributing sandbags to residents in preparation for potential flooding.