Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:22PM MDT until July 17 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 222 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area had ended. Between 1.5 and 2.25
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Rio Arriba County.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Rio Chama Campground.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Rio Arriba, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: