Severe · Flash Flood WarningActive alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:05PM MDT until October 23
Affecting Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Juan, NM
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 7:30 AM
Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Juan, NM
Likely impact across 4 counties in NM; effects through 7:30 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 1005 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 0.75 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... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Torreon Navajo Mission, Counselor, San Mateo and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 99.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™