Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:20PM MDT until October 23
Affecting Catron, NM; Cibola, NM
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
Catron, NM; Cibola, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 6:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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At 1020 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 up to 0.5 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... Pietown and Old Horse Springs. This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 51 and 72.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™