McKinley County, New Mexico, Sunday, October 25, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 8:51PM MDT until October 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Sunday for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 7:28PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Sunday for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico.

“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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 6:34PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 634 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 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...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... 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 5:37PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3.5 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... 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.

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:58PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen today. Additional rainfall amounts up 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... Torreon Navajo Mission, Ojo Encino and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 73 and 89.

In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Find an alternate route. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:51PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM 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 700 PM MDT. * At 451 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... 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.

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 3:24PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen today on top of saturated soils from earlier rainfall over previous days. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area through 6 PM MDT. 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... Torreon Navajo Mission, Ojo Encino and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 73 and 89.

In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Find an alternate route. 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.