Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 5:56AM MDT until September 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* 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.
Area Description:
Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov