Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:42AM MDT until October 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, At the initial flood stage of 19.5 feet,
the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten
several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco
between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water
levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last
time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near
Bernardo was August 10 2006.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5
feet on 08/10/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight MDT.
Area Description:
Socorro, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov