Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 5:52PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following areas, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving storms will continue over the area through early this
evening. Heavy rainfall from storms on Thursday left up to 1.5
inches of rainfall across the area. This will make locations more
susceptible to flooding today, especially near Gallup and Zuni
Pueblo. Additional amounts up to 1 inch are possible.
- 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:
West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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