Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 6:09PM MDT until August 16 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Guadalupe County in east central New Mexico...
Southwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 608 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms west and northwest of Anton Chico. This will
cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1.25 and 1.75
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Anton Chico and Tecolotito.
- 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:
Guadalupe, NM; San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov