Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 15 at 6:34PM MDT until September 15 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 633 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms east of Bloomfield. This will cause arroyo and
small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up 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 East Central San Juan County.
- Minor flooding can be expected along County Road 4990, especially
within low water crossings.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov