Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:14PM MDT until September 16 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing light
to moderate rain continues near Mexican Springs. Between 0.75 and
1.25 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...
Nakaibito and Tohatchi.
Flash flooding is expected along local roads in Mexican Springs.
Given heavy rains earlier this week, it will take less water to cause
flash flooding.
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.
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:
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov