Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:24AM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 1:24am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and 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.
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; South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov