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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Tuesday September 15th, 2026 :: 03:03 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 06:00PM

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 600 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gallina. - Minor flooding is expected along Highway 96 and Forest Service Road 76. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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