Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 3:45PM MDT until July 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New
Mexico...
Northern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 345 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1.25 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...
Espanola, Chimayo, Pojoaque, La Puebla, Cuartelez, Sombrillo,
Santa Cruz, Cundiyo, Rio Chiquito and Nambe Lake.
- This includes New Mexico State Route 76 between Espanola and
Chimayo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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; Santa Fe, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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