Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 14 at 1:58PM MDT until September 14 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* Until 500 PM MDT.
* At 158 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.25 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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...
Gallup, Church Rock, Red Rock State Park, Allison, Gamerco,
Mentmore and Red Rock.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 13 and 30.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In addition to torrential rains, strong winds and hail can also be
expected.
Area Description:
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov