Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 7:10PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 710 PM MDT, Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen have
already fallen over the warned area. While additional rainfall
amounts are expected to remain light, at 0.25 inches or less, a high
risk for flash flooding still exists, as excessive runoff will
continue. 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 West Central Rio Arriba, Northwestern
Sandoval, Southeastern San Juan and Northeastern McKinley Counties.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 99 and 114.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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; Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: