New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/28/2026 14:36

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 3:36PM MDT until July 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Catron County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 336 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of South Central Catron County. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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: 
Catron, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov