Hammer down weather report 2026-10-24 18:01:01

🚧 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update — Flooding in the Southwest**

**New Mexico:**
– **Flash Flood Warning** for western Sandoval and northeastern McKinley counties through **7:30 PM MDT**. Up to 2 inches of rain has fallen, with up to 1.5 inches more possible. Flooding may affect **Highway 550 between mile markers 73–89**, highways, streets, underpasses, arroyos, and low-water crossings near Torreon, Ojo Encino, and Torreon Navajo Mission.
– **Flood Advisory** continues through **5:45 PM MDT** for parts of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Torrance counties, including Edgewood, Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, and Manzano.
– The **Animas River at Farmington** is causing minor flooding, with portions of the riverwalk and lower river area affected. The warning continues until **noon MDT Sunday**.

**Colorado:**
– Flooding continues along the **Rio Grande from Del Norte to below Monte Vista**. **Highway 285 between Monte Vista and Center, Highway 112 between Del Norte and Center, and Highway 160 between Wolf Creek Pass and South Fork remain closed.** The warning continues through **6:15 PM MDT**.
– Flooding and numerous road closures continue across southwestern Colorado, including Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Pagosa Springs, and surrounding areas. Two to four inches of rain has fallen, with another 0.5–1 inch possible. Warnings continue until **3:30 PM MDT Sunday**.

**Arizona:**
– Flooding continues along the **Little Colorado River from Winslow to Leupp**, with dangerous conditions at low-water crossings. Downstream impacts are expected along **Navajo Route 71 near Bird Springs** through at least Sunday. The warning remains in effect until **midnight MST Sunday night**.

**Driving safety:** Never drive through floodwater or around barricades—turn around and find another route. Low-water crossings, riverbanks, and roads near arroyos can become deadly with little warning. Avoid flooded areas, especially at night.

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