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 northern, central, and west central New Mexico.
* 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. The greatest risk for flash flooding
exists in areas that have received recent heavy rainfall, urban
drainages, and around wildfire burn scars.
- 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:
Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Santa Fe Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov