Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 11:46PM MDT until August 28 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Quay County in east central New Mexico...
Southeastern Harding County in northeastern New Mexico...
Southern Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1145 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northern Quay, Southeastern Harding and
Southern Union Counties.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Harding, NM; Quay, NM; Union, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov