Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:56PM MDT until September 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area have ended but light rain continues.
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...
Naschitti.
Expect high and fast flows in Naschitti Wash.
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; San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov