Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 6:57PM MDT until July 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...West Central Rio Arriba County in north central New
Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 657 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 0.75 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/safety/flood
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
Sender: