Flash Flood in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Flash Flood August 24, 2025 · Sandoval County, New Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall from low moving thunderstorms washed-out Obsidian and Juniper Roads near State Highway 4 and 126.

The wider storm

Higher monsoon moisture moved across northern New Mexico on August 24th. This resulted in a better coverage of shower and thunderstorm activity across the northern mountains. Slow moving thunderstorms in the Jemez Mountains resulted in some flash flooding and washed out roads near State Route 4 and 126.

Began near Jemez Spgs (35.8700, -106.6400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1279829. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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