Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 2 at 5:44PM MDT until June 2 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 2, 2025 - 4:44pm
Expires:
June 2, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 544 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in
Farmington area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported that numerous roads have
experienced flooding, with rocks, debris, and mud over
roadways.
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...
Farmington, Kirtland and Upper Fruitland.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 42 and 51.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
Area Description:
San Juan, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM