New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/23/2026 15:14

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 4:14PM MDT until July 23 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 414 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... Mainly rural areas of East Central McKinley County. - http://www.weather.gov/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: 
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM