Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 1:11PM MDT until July 24 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 111 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but only light additional
rainfall is expected. 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 and Zuni
Canyon Road.
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: