New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/21/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 2:41PM MDT until July 21 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... Southwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bernardo, Veguita, Sabinal, Abeytas and Las Nutrias. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Area Description: 
Socorro, NM; Valencia, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM