Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 4:28PM MDT until August 15 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms across northern Union County near the Colorado
border. 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Union County.
- 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. Turn around don't drown.
Area Description:
Union, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov