Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 12:12PM MDT until July 24 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* Until 315 PM MDT.
* At 1212 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Cibola County.
This includes Highway 53 between San Rafael and El Morro.
Saturated soils will make the terrain more susceptible to flash
flooding.
Instruction:
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:
Cibola, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: