Flash Flood Warning — De Baca County, New Mexico
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 5:12PM MDT until August 16 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern De Baca County in east central New Mexico... * Until 815 PM MDT. * At 512 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated a near stationary thunderstorm producing heavy rain over US Highway 84 northeast of Sumner Lake. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Mainly rural areas of Northern De Baca County.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Turn around don't drown!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for De Baca County, New Mexico?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
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