New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/20/2026 14:51

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 3:51PM MDT until July 20 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Socorro County in central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 351 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bingham, Sierra Larga, Patterson Draw, and Chupadera Arroyo. This includes county roads A-147, B-121, and B-127. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyFloodPrep
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. The heavy rainfall and slow movement of these storms will result in flooding of road intersections, low lying areas and normally dry arroyos.
Area Description: 
Socorro, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM