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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Tuesday September 15th, 2026 :: 06:44 p.m. MDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:45PM

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Frijoles burn scar in... Southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 745 PM MDT.

* At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing moderate rain over the Frijoles Burn Scar and areas to the west of the burn scar, including Chimayo and Cundiyo. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Rio Frijoles, Rio Medio and Chimayo Creek as well as Camino del Canon, County Road 127 and Camino del Molino. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. Flooding may also impact Highway 503 and Cundiyo. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Frijoles Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Frijoles Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chimayo, Cundiyo, Rio Chiquito, Nambe Pueblo, Nambe Lake and Cordova.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM ... SANTA FE, NM

Instructions:

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the Frijoles Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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