Key facts
- Alert
- Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Areas
- Cibola, NM; Valencia, NM
- Places
- Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje
- In effect
- until 3:30 PM MDT, Oct 26, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flood Warning, 2:29 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flood Warning, 2:29 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flood Warning, 2:29 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Never drive around barricades. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay away from the Rio San Jose, creeks and culverts. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
If you are in a flood-prone spot, move to higher ground. Any additional rainfall this afternoon will make the ongoing flooding worse, according to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 28 claims in Cibola County between 1978 and 2024, and 125 claims in Valencia County between 1979 and 2025. These counts cover only insured properties, so they likely understate total flood losses.
FEMA has made several disaster declarations for these counties. Cibola County had flood-related declarations in 2013, 2011 and 2010. Valencia County had a 2022 declaration that included flooding, and both counties were covered by a 2006 declaration for severe storms and flooding.
Updates
- NWS Albuquerque NM issued the flood warning until 3:30 PM MDT.
History here
Cibola County: 28 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2024.
Cibola County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-4047 (2011): flooding
- DR-1936 (2010): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding
Valencia County: 125 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2025.
Valencia County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4652 (2022): wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows
- DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flood warning in Cibola and Valencia counties, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has a Flood Warning for Cibola and Valencia counties until 3:30 PM MDT Monday. It was issued at 2:29 PM MDT on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Which places are affected by the flooding near the Rio San Jose?
- The National Weather Service lists Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama as places that will experience flooding.
- Are roads closed because of the flooding?
- Yes. The National Weather Service says numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Emergency management reported the Rio San Jose basin is still out of banks in large stretches.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque NM: Flood Warning, Oct 25, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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