New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/22/2026 14:54

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 3:54PM MDT until July 22 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 354 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Rio Arriba County. - 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: 
Rio Arriba, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM