Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 11:51PM MDT until September 18 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 10:51pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Los Alamos County in north central New
Mexico...
East Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
Northwestern Santa Fe County in north central 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1151 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Fe, White Rock, Santo Domingo Pueblo, La Cienega, La
Bajada, Frijoles, Bandelier National Monument, Cochiti Lake,
Cochiti Pueblo and Kewa Pueblo.
- 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.
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:
Los Alamos, NM; Sandoval, NM; Santa Fe, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov