New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/05/2026 10:28

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 5 at 11:28AM MDT until September 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms over the Sacramento Mountains will continue from now through the mid afternoon hours. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas on and downstream of the South Fork burn scar through 2 PM MDT. The flash flood risk will taper off mid to late this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov