Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 3:54PM MDT until September 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...
* Until 700 PM MDT.
* At 354 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.75 and 2.25 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...
Magdalena.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 110 and 122.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Socorro, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov