Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Areas
- San Juan, NM
- Places
- Northern Farmington, Aztec, Flora Vista, Cedar Hill, La Plata
- In effect
- until 8:30 PM MST, Nov 1, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 12:34 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 12:34 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is already occurring.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 12:34 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown, because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive around barricades.
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
If you are near creeks, streams, arroyos or low water crossings, move to higher ground. Avoid underpasses and low-lying streets while the warning is active.
Check road conditions before traveling. Highway 170 is washed out, and the warning also covers parts of Highway 550. The warning runs until 8:30 PM MST.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 48 claims in San Juan County between 1979 and 2024. That count covers only insured properties, so it does not show all flood damage in the county.
FEMA has made several disaster declarations for San Juan County. They include one on June 20, 2024 for the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire and flooding, and one on October 29, 2013 for severe storms, flooding and mudslides.
Updates
- NWS Albuquerque NM issued the flash flood warning until 8:30 PM MST.
History here
San Juan County: 48 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2024.
San Juan County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4795 (2024): south fork fire, salt fire, and flooding
- DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-1936 (2010): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in San Juan County, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Flash Flood Warning for San Juan County at 12:34 PM MST. It runs until 8:30 PM MST on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Which places are affected by the San Juan County flash flood warning?
- The National Weather Service names Northern Farmington, Aztec, Flora Vista, Cedar Hill and La Plata. It also lists parts of Highway 550 and several low water crossings.
- How much more rain is expected in the warned area?
- The National Weather Service says 0.25 to 0.5 inches had already fallen. Another 0.5 to 1 inch is possible in the warned area.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque NM: Flash Flood Warning, Nov 1, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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