Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 4:07PM MDT until July 14 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 407 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced
heavy rain across the warned area have weakened. Between 0.75 and
1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of less
than one tenth of an inch is possible through 415 PM MDT. Even though
storms have weakened, flash flooding is likely still ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, Sedillo, Canoncito in Bernalillo
County, San Antonito and Carnuel.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 169 and 181.
A weather station in Cedar Crest reported 1.73 inches of rainfall.
Another station just north of Cedar Crest also reported 1.37 inches.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Bernalillo, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: