Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 7:26PM MDT until September 18
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 2:15 AM
Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 2:15 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 726 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Fenton Lake State Park. Highway 126 near the Rio de Las Vacas Campground.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™