Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 3:17PM MDT until September 25 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 317 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 59 minutes.
Additional rainfall amounts up 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...
Eldorado At Santa Fe, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Los Cerrillos,
Madrid, and Gallisteo Creek.
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:
Santa Fe, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov