Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 5:05PM MDT until September 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 505 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated light to moderate rain
continues across the warned area. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of
rain have fallen. 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...
Mainly rural areas of Southern McKinley County.
Flash flooding can be expected along Highway 36, Knife Hill Canyon
Road and Indian Reservation Road 9. Elevated water flows are also
expected in the Rio Pescado.
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:
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov