Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:00PM MDT until July 21 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 700 PM MDT, Although rainfall rates have decreased significantly,
a risk of flash flooding continues across the warned area as runoff
persists from earlier storms. Between 1.25 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches
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...
Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino and Nageezi.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 79...and
between Mile Markers 108 and 122.
Instruction:
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Turn
around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: