CIBOLA, NM; McKinley, NM — FFWABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico...
* Until 900 PM MDT.
* At 653 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms having produced heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Interstate 40 between mile markers 102 and 108 has been closed due to flooding.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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.
Flooding in Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS