Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:53PM MDT until July 27 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico...
Western Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected over
the area. The potential exists for flash flooding to develop.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Des Moines and Capulin.
- Hazardous water levels will develop in Una de Gato Creek and
Pinabete Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.
Area Description:
Colfax, NM; Union, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: