Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 4:22PM MDT until August 17 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to a slow
moving thunderstorm north of La Cienega. This will cause arroyo
and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Into Santa Fe River, Alamo Creek, Into Arroyo Calabasas, Arroyo
Calabasas, Santa Fe River, Hondo, Arroyo, Galisteo Creek, Cienega
Creek, Ancha, Caada, Chamisos, Arroyo de los and Acequia de Los
Pinos. 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...
La Cienega and La Bajada.
- 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.
Area Description:
Santa Fe, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov