Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 2:14PM MDT until August 16 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 214 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms near Ocate. This will cause arroyo and
small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
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...
Ocate.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings. Turn around
don't drown!
Area Description:
Mora, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov