New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/28/2026 15:00

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 4:00PM MDT until July 28 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 400 PM MDT, Although rainfall rates have decreased significantly, earlier storms produced up to 2 inches of rain over the warned areas. This will allow excessive runoff to persist along with a high risk of Flash flooding. 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... Fenton Lake State Park.
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. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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: 
Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov