Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Weather Alerts

Sandoval County6:17 PM MDT35.32°N, 106.71°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 7:00 PM Fri·Issued 5:36 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:36PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain has ended across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches fell in just 30 minutes along State Road 4 and Highway 290 near Jemez Springs. 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... Jemez Springs, Jemez State Monument, Jemez Pueblo and Canon.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.

Areas: Sandoval, NM

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 7:30 PM Fri·Issued 3:33 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:33PM MDT until October 23 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

FFWABQ

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen this afternoon with portions of this are having already received heavy rain over the previous couple of days. 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

This includes the following streams and drainages... Into Tapia, Caon, San Miguel Creek, Apaches, Caada los, Nervio, Caada, Seboyetita Creek, Ojo, Caada del, Paguate, Rio, Tapia, Caon, Encinal Creek, Caon Seco, Agua de, Azabache, Arroyo la, Lomitas, Canada de las, Caoneros, Arroyo, Puerco, Rio, Salada, Caada, Salado Creek, San Antonio, Caada de, Into Puerco, Rio, Chico, Arroyo, Into Salado Creek, Conchas, Arroyo, Puertecita, Arroyo, Seboyeta Creek and Canada Ancha.

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; Sandoval, NM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 9:00 PM Fri·Issued 5:04 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 23 at 5:04PM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 696 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

BERNALILLO LINCOLN SOCORRO TORRANCE VALENCIA

IN EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

DE BACA GUADALUPE

IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

LOS ALAMOS RIO ARRIBA SANDOVAL SANTA FE TAOS

IN NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO

COLFAX HARDING MORA SAN MIGUEL

IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO

CHAVES

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBUQUERQUE, ALTO, BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT, BELEN, BITTER LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE, BONITO LAKE, BOSQUE DEL APACHE, BOSQUE FARMS, CHAMA, CHICOSA LAKE STATE PARK, CLINES CORNERS, CONCHAS, DULCE, ESPANOLA, ESTANCIA, FORT SUMNER, GRAN QUIVIRA, LAS VEGAS, LOS ALAMOS, LOS LUNAS, MCINTOSH, MEADOW LAKE, MIDWAY, MILLS, MORA, MORIARTY, MOUNTAINAIR, QUESTA, RANCHOS DE TAOS, RATON, RIO COMMUNITIES, RIO RANCHO, ROSEBUD, ROSWELL, ROY, RUIDOSO, SANTA FE, SANTA ROSA, SOCORRO, SUGARITE, TAOS, TAOS PUEBLO, VALENCIA, WAGON MOUND, WHITE ROCK, YATES, AND YESO.

Areas: Bernalillo, NM; Chaves, NM; Colfax, NM; De Baca, NM; Guadalupe, NM; Harding, NM; Lincoln, NM; Los Alamos, NM; Mora, NM; Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Miguel, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Socorro, NM; Taos, NM; Torrance, NM; Valencia, NM

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 1:35 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 1:35PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.

When: From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.

Additional details: - At 12:45 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.1 feet this evening. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Sandoval, NM

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 6:30 PM Fri·Issued 6:00 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rio Communities, or 5 miles east of Belen, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Belen, Valencia, El Cerro Mission, Rio Communities North, Meadow Lake, Tome, Rio Communities, Los Chaves and Los Trujillos-Gabaldon.

This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 190 and 198.

What to do

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.

Areas: Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood

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