Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 4:38PM MDT until September 19 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...
Southwestern Torrance County in central New Mexico...
Southeastern Valencia County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 745 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 437 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms between Mountainair and Bernardo. 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...
Mountainair and Abo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn
around don't drown!
Area Description:
Socorro, NM; Torrance, NM; Valencia, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov