Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 3:05AM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:05am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New
Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture will remain over northwest New Mexico
Wednesday, resulting in the development of numerous showers and
storms. Stronger storms will have the potential to produce
rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour, with some areas
receiving multiple rounds of storms. Rapid runoff will likely
create flash flooding through normally dry arroyos and other
low-lying areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov