Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 3:37PM MDT until September 18 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 337 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public reported.
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...
Farmington, Aztec, Kirtland, Flora Vista and Upper Fruitland.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 42 and 52.
Flash flooding was reported along Butler Arroyo, impacting 30th and
Butler Avenue.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov