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Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:17PM MDT until August 31

Affecting Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM

In effect until: Sep 1, 2026, 3:00 AM

Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM

Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 3:00 AM.

Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.

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At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.75 inches of rain have
fallen south of Abiquiu. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25
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...
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:17PM MDT until August 31

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