Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 5:56PM MDT until August 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Torrance County in central New Mexico...
South Central Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 555 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to near
stationary thunderstorms between Stanley and Moriarty. 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...
Moriarty and Stanley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
In hilly 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; Torrance, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov