Sandoval County, New Mexico, Saturday, October 24, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 5:01PM MDT until October 24 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 501 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Torreon Navajo Mission, or 18 miles southwest of Cuba, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Cuba, Torreon Navajo Mission, Torreon and La Jara. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 47 and 82.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:49PM MDT until October 24 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 449 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of Torreon Navajo Mission, or 25 miles southwest of Cuba, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cuba, Torreon Navajo Mission, Torreon and La Jara. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 47 and 83.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:47PM MDT until October 24 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Los Alamos County in north central New Mexico... East Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northwestern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 447 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cerrillos Hills State Park, or 19 miles southwest of Santa Fe, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Santa Fe, Los Alamos, White Rock, La Cienega, La Bajada, Bandelier National Monument, Frijoles, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Los Cerrillos and Madrid. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 261 and 279.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

“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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 7:42PM MDT until October 23 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for a portion of north central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:20PM MDT until October 23 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

Thunderstorms with heavy rain have 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 1200 AM MDT for portions of north central and west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 7:20PM MDT until October 23 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 720 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest of Los Alamos, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Abiquiu.

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing widespread damaging winds. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 6:58PM MDT until October 23 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Los Alamos County in north central New Mexico... South Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 658 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of Fenton Lake State Park, or 18 miles west of Los Alamos, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Los Alamos, Abiquiu and Santa Clara Pueblo.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:38PM MDT until October 23 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 638 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest rainfall has exited the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain fell in the past two hours on top of saturated soils. 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal. This includes the following streams and drainages... Seboyetita Creek, Salado Creek, San Miguel Creek, and Canada Ancha.

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 23 at 5:36PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain has ended across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches fell in just 30 minutes along State Road 4 and Highway 290 near Jemez Springs. 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... Jemez Springs, Jemez State Monument, Jemez Pueblo and Canon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:57PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... * Until 700 PM MDT. * At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour along State Road 4 between Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, and La Cueva. 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... Jemez Springs, Jemez State Monument, Jemez Pueblo and Canon. State Road 4.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:33PM MDT until October 23 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen this afternoon with portions of this are having already received heavy rain over the previous couple of days. 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal. This includes the following streams and drainages... Into Tapia, Caon, San Miguel Creek, Apaches, Caada los, Nervio, Caada, Seboyetita Creek, Ojo, Caada del, Paguate, Rio, Tapia, Caon, Encinal Creek, Caon Seco, Agua de, Azabache, Arroyo la, Lomitas, Canada de las, Caoneros, Arroyo, Puerco, Rio, Salada, Caada, Salado Creek, San Antonio, Caada de, Into Puerco, Rio, Chico, Arroyo, Into Salado Creek, Conchas, Arroyo, Puertecita, Arroyo, Seboyeta Creek and Canada Ancha.

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.