Flood Advisory — Colfax 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 4 at 4:05PM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico... North Central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 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. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 402 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain could produce flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rayado. - Hazardous water levels are expected in Rayado Creek, Bonito Creek, Cimarroncito Creek, Urraca Creek, Bear Creek, and Banderitas Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Colfax 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Colfax County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Mora County.