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NWS Flash Flood Warning: Sandoval, NM
Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:36PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Official alert: Flash Flood Warning for Sandoval, NM.
Expires: Oct 24, 2026 at 01:00 AM UTC.
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.
NWS instructions: 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.
This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.
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