Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
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WGUS85 KABQ 211927
FLSABQ
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
127 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NMC043-212230-
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Sandoval NM-
127 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 125 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen along Highway 126
north of Jemez Springs.
- 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...
Fenton Lake State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3594 10671 3592 10670 3591 10666 3589 10665
3587 10666 3585 10671 3584 10675 3582 10678
3581 10678 3581 10680 3583 10680 3584 10681
3589 10681 3591 10679 3592 10679
$$
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