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 central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands and South Central Mountains. In west central New
Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West
Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central 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 continue to move into western and
central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
runoff and flash flooding.
Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln County will be
especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- 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:
West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; South Central Mountains; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov