Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:17PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.75 inches of rain have
fallen south of Abiquiu. 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...
Chili.
Instruction:
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.
Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Area Description:
Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov