Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:37PM MDT until September 25 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 537 PM MDT, Although heavy rainfall is letting up, radar estimates
up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen from earlier storms. A high risk
for flash flooding continues for the warned area.
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...
Bernardo and La Joya.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 165 and 175.
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.
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; Valencia, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov