Church Rock, NM Weather Alerts

McKinley County6:14 PM MDT35.53°N, 108.60°WElevation 6,686 ft

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 7:00 PM Sat·Issued 5:37 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 5:37PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Laguna Pueblo, Skyline-Ganipa, Acoma Pueblo, San Fidel, Cubero, McCartys, New Laguna, Cebolletita and San Mateo.

This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 92 and 114.

What to do

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.

Areas: Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 7:30 PM Sat·Issued 4:58 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:58PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

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.

What to do

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.

Areas: McKinley, NM; Sandoval, NM

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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