Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 11:35:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 12:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 12:17:15 AM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 5:35PM MDT until October 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a flash flood warning for southwestern McKinley County, New Mexico, until 8:00 PM MDT on October 21, 2026. The source reports flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly and advises people not to enter or cross flooded roads or flowing water.

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Affected location: Southwestern McKinley County, New Mexico

Illustrative image: 2013, Albuquerque, View S, Rio Grande River — Chris English/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The warning calls for immediate caution around flooded roads and flowing water in the affected area.

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