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...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. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central
Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will continue
through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may occur with
stronger storms given the very saturated soils. Rises are likely
in area creeks and streams.
- 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; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov