Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 2:50PM MDT until July 26 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 249 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen between Fort
Wingate and Church Rock.
- 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...
Church Rock, Fort Wingate and Red Rock.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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