Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 8:03PM MDT until July 26 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 7:03pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 803 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.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sapello and Manuelitas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov