Flash Flood Warning for Sandoval, NM
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- Sandoval
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What is happening
At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain has ended across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches fell in just 30 minutes along State Road 4 and Highway 290 near Jemez Springs. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain has ended across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches fell in just 30 minutes along State Road 4 and Highway 290 near Jemez Springs. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Jemez Springs, Jemez State Monument, Jemez Pueblo and Canon.
Lifecycle record
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:36PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:57PM MDT until October 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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