Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:01PM MDT until September 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
FFWABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* Until 400 PM MDT.
* At 101 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 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...
McCartys, Skyline-Ganipa, San Fidel, Cubero, Acomita Lake, Acomita,
North Acomita Village, Seama and Paraje.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 87 and 107.
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:
Cibola, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov