San Juan County, New Mexico —

What is happening: The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for north central San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico, in effect until 8:30 PM MST (9:30 PM CT) Sunday, November 1. Emergency managers reported Highway 170 washed out between mile markers 3 and 18, and flash flooding is already occurring. Moderate to occasional heavy rain will continue, with another half inch to an inch of rain possible on top of the quarter to half inch already fallen.

Local impacts: Life-threatening flash flooding is underway, with roads and low-lying areas at risk as heavy rain keeps falling over the warned area.

What to do:

- Turn around, do not drown. Never drive through a flooded road.

- Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

- Move to higher ground right away if water starts rising near you.

Source: National Weather Service, November 1, 2026.