First published Oct 23, 2026, 6:57:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 6:57:15 PM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The warning covers the Animas River near Cedar Hill in San Juan County, New Mexico, where minor flooding was occurring and further flooding was forecast. It remains in effect until Saturday afternoon; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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Affected location: Animas River near Cedar Hill, San Juan County, New Mexico

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The source warns that rising water could inundate areas that have not previously flooded and advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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