Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 2:18PM MDT until September 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms
producing heavy rain south of Grants had ended. Between 1.5 and 2
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...
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.
This includes the following recreation areas...
El Malpais Ranger Station.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cibola, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov