Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 7:34PM MDT until July 23 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Areas between Crownpoint and Mariano Lake.
- 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov