Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 7:43AM MDT until September 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 6:43am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Pecos River Above Pecos affecting San Miguel County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River above Pecos.
* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Fast flowing water may erode banks and
approach homes near the river. Private bridges could drive
localized flooding as debris accumulates along the upstream sides.
Further rises may make bridges unsafe to cross and isolate
residents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 5.1 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1
feet on 05/21/1991.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM MDT.
Area Description:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov