Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 12:28PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and western New Mexico.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A near-record to record surge of moisture combined with two
merging storm systems will bring a prolonged multi-day period of
showers and thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rainfall.
Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is a moderate to
high risk of flash flooding.
- Low-lying, poorly drained areas, urban areas and arroyo systems
will be most susceptible. Rivers and streams will see rises,
potentially reaching flood stage. Recent burn scars may see flash
flooding, including the Ruidoso area burn scars, Frijoles,
Sacaton, Hummingbird, and Whiskey burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; South Central Mountains; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov