Flood Advisory — Rio Arriba 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 31 at 5:54PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... North Central Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 553 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 between Espanola, Chimayo and Velarde. - 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... Espanola, Chimayo, Pojoaque, La Puebla, Cuartelez, Santa Cruz, Sombrillo, Rio Chiquito, Cundiyo and Velarde. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET · Expires August 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Rio Arriba 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 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
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