Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 5:39PM MDT until September 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. NM Highway 304 near Las Nutrias is closed due
to flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the
warned area. 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...
Bernardo, Veguita, La Joya, Abeytas, Contreras, Las Nutrias and
Sabinal.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 173. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 168 and 183.
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.
Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Area Description:
Socorro, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov