New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/22/2026 14:57

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 3:57PM MDT until July 22 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 357 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McCartys, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Acomita Lake and North Acomita Village. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.
Area Description: 
Cibola, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM