Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:00AM MDT until May 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible,
mainly on and immediately downstream of the South Fork and Seven
Cabins burn scars. This also includes potential for flooding
downstream of the Salt burn scar.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A approaching storm system combined with abundant moisture will
produce widespread showers and storms capable of producing heavy
downpours from Monday afternoon through Monday evening in and
around the South Central Mountains. The flash flood threat will
be elevated in and near area burn scars, but will be low
elsewhere.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov