Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 4:32PM MDT until July 23 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 432 PM MDT, Although rainfall rates are currently decreasing,
between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have already fallen over the warned
area, and excessive runoff will continue. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 0.25 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...
Omega, Quemado and Pietown.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 34 and 56.
Instruction:
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway.
The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: