Flooding In Cubero, Cibola County, New Mexico, Oct 24, 2026 · Confirmed

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 6:38PM MDT until October 25 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding, including Interstate 40 between mile markers 102 and 108. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 635 PM MDT, emergency management reported continued flooding in Cubero and Laguna areas due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Radar estimates 3 to 8 inches of rain have fallen over the area within the last 3 days. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flooding is occurring along the Rio San Jose. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 6:53PM MDT until October 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 900 PM MDT. * At 653 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms having produced heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Interstate 40 between mile markers 102 and 108 has been closed due to flooding. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Laguna Pueblo, Skyline-Ganipa, Acoma Pueblo, San Fidel, Cubero, McCartys, New Laguna, Cebolletita and San Mateo. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 92 and 114.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.