Cibola County, NM —

**What is happening:** The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Cibola County, in effect until 11:30 PM Mountain time tonight. Around 6:02 PM, Doppler radar showed thunderstorms sitting over the warned area, dropping heavy rain. As much as an inch and a half has already fallen, and up to three-quarters of an inch more is possible. Flash flooding is happening now or about to begin.

**Local impacts:** Expect flooding in small creeks and streams, city streets and underpasses, and any low-lying or poor-drainage spots. Southeastern Cibola County is the target zone — anyone near arroyos or normally dry washes should be alert, because desert waterways can turn into raging currents within minutes.

**What to do:**

- Turn around, don't drown. Never drive through a flooded road — most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

- Move to higher ground right now if water is rising near you.

- Stay off low-water crossings in hilly terrain; they go under fast in heavy rain.

*Source: National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM. Issued October 22, 2026.*