New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/23/2026 14:51

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 3:51PM MDT until July 23 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Catron County in west central New Mexico... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 351 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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... Aragon and Apache Creek. New Mexico State Route 12 between Old Horse Springs and Apache Creek.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and drainages.
Area Description: 
Catron, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM