Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 5:43AM MDT until October 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 4:43am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands,
Jemez Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and the Upper Rio
Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Far Northeast Highlands,
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union County.
* WHEN...Through this 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 a storm
system moving across northern New Mexico will continue to bring
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms with moderate to
heavy rainfall. Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is
a moderate to high risk of flooding.
- Low-lying, poorly drained, and/or urban areas will be most
susceptible to flooding. Rivers, arroyos and streams will see
rises with fast flows. Minor flooding is possible along rivers.
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; Union County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov