September 2013 precipitation was historic for many locales to include much of the northern two-thirds of New Mexico. It was officially the second wettest September statewide on record following 1941. The 10th through 18th was epic, with record-breaking rainfall, widespread flash flooding and river flooding on four of the major river basins across New Mexico. Stations with incredible September precipitation totals included Sumner Lake with 8.83 inches, Los Alamos with 8.72 inches, Conchas Dam with 8.62 inches, Gascon with 7.43 inches and Las Vegas Airport with 7.31 inches.  These values were 30 to 50 percent of average annual precipitation totals for several locations.  Although short-term precipitation deficits were greatly eased or eliminated by month's end, long-term shortages lingered. Consequently, to accommodate the long-term drought impacts, only slight to moderate improvements in drought status were made where the greatest rains fell and the long-term deficits (180-days) were noticeably reduced.  Most notably,  exceptional drought areas in central and eastern New Mexico were eliminated for the first time since August 2012 and portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley were removed from severe drought (D2) for the first time since December 2011.  The areal extent of New Mexico classified in severe (D2) drought or worse by late September decreased to 38 percent from nearly 78 percent at the beginning of the month.

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency