New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/27/2026 23:23

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:23AM MDT until July 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 11:23pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash 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, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union County. * WHEN...From this afternoon 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... - Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour Tuesday afternoon and evening. - 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: 
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov