Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:12PM MDT until July 21 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 712 PM MDT, Although most of the heavy rain has ended, a high risk
for flash flooding still exists across the warned area. Between 1.25
and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, and additional rainfall amounts
up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Runoff will
continue into arroyos, washes, and drainages with flash flooding
likely.
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...
Alamo.
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:
Cibola, NM; Socorro, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: