Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 26 at 6:24PM MDT until April 26 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 5:24pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 624 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm
continuing to produce heavy rain along the northern edge of the
warning area. This storm will produce 1 to 2 inches of additional
rainfall as it crosses the Sumner Lake area. Further south, a
severe thunderstorm produced 1 to 2.5 inches of rain over west
central and central De Baca County late this afternoon. Depending on
where you are located, flash flooding is either 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...
Fort Sumner and Yeso.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 296 and 331.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Fort Sumner State Monument.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
De Baca, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM