Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
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WGUS85 KABQ 152228
FLSABQ
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
428 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026
NMC059-160130-
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Union NM-
428 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms across northern Union County near the Colorado
border. 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Union County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly 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. Turn around don`t drown.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10340 3697 10340 3698 10345 3694 10351
3694 10357 3686 10367 3684 10386 3690 10387
3698 10385 3700 10387
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