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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:49 PM Jul. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...
Northwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Counselor.

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 80 and 107.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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