Flood Advisory — Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 6:42PM MDT until August 22 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... Southeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen east of Placitas. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Bernalillo and Southeastern Sandoval Counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 22, 2026 at 8:42 PM ET · Expires August 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Last Checked
40 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (40 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Bernalillo County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Sandoval County.