Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:52PM MDT until September 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 652 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area have ended. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches
of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. 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...
Counselor.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 94 and 102 and County
Road 379.
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:
Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov