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Location: El Rito, NM
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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 11:30 PM Jul. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RIO ARRIBA AND NORTHWESTERN SANDOVAL
COUNTIES...

At 530 PM MDT, Although heavy rainfall has currently ended, there is
still a high risk of flash flooding across the warned area. Between 1
and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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...
Counselor.

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 80 and 107.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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