Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 3:38PM MDT until July 17 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms south of Elkins in far eastern Chaves
County. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 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 Chaves County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings. Turn around,
don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov