NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 7:34PM MDT until August 20 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. 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...
Northeastern Albuquerque, Sandia Heights and Carnuel.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 160 and 173. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 228 and 233.
This warning is primarily for the arroyos and diversion channels
within the affected area due to the expected increase in rapidly
flowing water. Please avoid arroyos, diversion channels and any other
areas that are flooded.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1372nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days