Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 12:28PM MDT until October 1 at 12:00AM 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 northern New Mexico.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* 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 Frijoles burn scar.
- 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:
Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov