3:29 PM
— 3:45 PM
At 329 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of San
Acacia, or 15 miles northwest of Socorro, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County.
3:26 PM
— 4:00 PM
At 326 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest
of Bernardo, or 15 miles southwest of Belen, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Belen, Bernardo, Jarales, Casa Colorada, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon,
Rio Communities, Sabinal and Abeytas.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 171 and 193.
3:19 PM
— 5:00 PM
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms
producing heavy rain near Laguna Pueblo had ended, but another storm
producing heavy rain was approaching from the southwest. Between 1.25
and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.25 to 0.75 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...
Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Mesita and Paraje.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 108 and 118.
2:33 PM
— 4:45 PM
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms
producing heavy rain south of Acoma Pueblo had ended. Between 1.5 and
2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but
no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Cibola County.
2:18 PM
— 4:00 PM
At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms
producing heavy rain south of Grants had ended. Between 1.5 and 2
inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. 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...
McCartys, Skyline-Ganipa, San Fidel, Cubero, Acomita Lake, Acomita,
North Acomita Village, Seama and Paraje.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 87 and 107.
This includes the following recreation areas...
El Malpais Ranger Station.
2:47 PM
— 5:45 PM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms south of Torreon Navajo Mission and north of
Marquez. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Sandoval County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
1:26 PM
— 4:30 PM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Socorro County in central New Mexico...
Northeastern Catron County in west central New Mexico...
South Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Alamo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
El Morro National Monument
Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect beginning Thursday June 19, 2025.
Due to high fire danger, El Morro is currently under Stage II Fire Restrictions. These include no campfires. No smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or other authorized area.
El Malpais National Monument
Pavement patching at the El Malpais Visitor Center parking lot and road will occur in September. The visitor center will remain open, but slight delays are possible. Please follow construction signage and directions.
El Malpais National Monument
NPS 300 to Big Tubes has some mud and ruts. Conditions may change following thunderstorms. A high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
El Malpais National Monument
Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect until further notice. The following activities are prohibited: building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove and smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle.
El Malpais National Monument
The Western National Parks (WNP) bookstore has moved to a cashless operation at El Malpais. Purchases can be made with credit and debit cards as well as contactless payment methods including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.
El Malpais National Monument
The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT thru-hikers.
Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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