Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 12:34PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
burn scar.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
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.
The recent Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San
Ildefonso Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Espanola Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov