Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 4:21PM MDT until September 15
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 12:15 AM
Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 12:15 AM.
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.
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At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced between 2 and 2.75 inches of rain near Gallina. 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... Gallina and Regina. Flash flooding is expected along Highway 96 and Forest Service Road 76. High and fast water flows are expected in the Rio Gallina.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™