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Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:59PM 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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FFWABQ

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Catron County in west central New Mexico...
Southern Cibola County in west central New Mexico...

* Until midnight MDT.

* At 759 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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™