Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 2:23PM MDT until August 15 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 222 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms north of Folsom. This will cause arroyo and
small stream flooding. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Oak Creek, Fisher Creek and Cimarron River. 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Union County.
- 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. Turn around
don't drown.
Area Description:
Union, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov