Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Torrance and Northeastern Valencia Counties, NM
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Torrance County and northeastern Valencia County in central New Mexico until 8:45 PM MDT.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central New Mexico
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from September 14 at 5:43 PM MDT until September 14 at 8:45 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northwestern Torrance County in central New Mexico and Northeastern Valencia County in central New Mexico. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include mainly rural areas of these counties.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.
Expected Conditions
At 5:43 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 5:43 PM MDT on September 14, 2026, until 8:45 PM MDT on September 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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