Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 28 at 6:24PM MDT until May 28 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Union County in northeastern New Mexico...
* Until 930 PM MDT.
* At 624 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 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...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Union County.
Low water crossings along NM Road 456 may become impassable.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Union, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: