Flood Advisory — Taos 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 7 at 1:58PM MDT until August 7 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Taos County in north central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 500 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 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shady Brook. - Hazardous water levels are expected in Tienditas Creek, Rio Fernando de Taos, Rio Chiquito, Rito de la Olla, Palociento Creek, and eventually Rio Grande del Rancho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
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 Taos 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
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