Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 7:17PM MDT until July 27 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Catron County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 915 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 717 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
Glenwood, Pleasanton and Alma.
- 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:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: