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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:57 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.25 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. 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...
Fenton Lake State Park.

High and fast water flows can be expected in the Rio Cebolla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:21 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN RIO ARRIBA AND NORTHERN SANDOVAL COUNTIES...

At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced between
2 and 2.75 inches of rain near Gallina. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 0.5 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...
Gallina and Regina.

Flash flooding is expected along Highway 96 and Forest Service Road
76. High and fast water flows are expected in the Rio Gallina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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