Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 6:43PM MDT until September 15 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Frijoles burn scar in...
Southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...
Northeastern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...
* Until 745 PM MDT.
* At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
moderate rain over the Frijoles Burn Scar and areas to the west of
the burn scar, including Chimayo and Cundiyo. Between 1 and 1.75
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Rio Frijoles,
Rio Medio and Chimayo Creek as well as Camino del Canon, County Road
127 and Camino del Molino. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials. Flooding may also impact
Highway 503 and Cundiyo.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
Frijoles Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Frijoles Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chimayo, Cundiyo, Rio Chiquito, Nambe Pueblo, Nambe Lake and
Cordova.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the Frijoles Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated
across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If
you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
Area Description:
Rio Arriba, NM; Santa Fe, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov