Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 3:49PM MDT until July 17 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 645 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms between Zuni Pueblo and Ojo Caliente. This
will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1
inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
The heavy rainfall and slow movement of these storms will result in
flooding of road intersections, low lying areas and normally dry
arroyos. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Area Description:
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov