Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:32PM MDT until July 21 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar continued to indicate a threat for flash
flooding across the warned area. Although the heavy rainfall has
currently ended, between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 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...
Brimhall Nizhoni, Tohatchi, Nakaibito, Yah-Ta-Hey, Rock Springs,
Coyote Canyon and Twin Lakes.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
McKinley, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: