Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 4:48PM MDT until July 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...Tuesday afternoon.
* 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected on
Tuesday afternoon across the South Central Mountains. Storms will
move toward the north and northwest around 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall
rates over 1 inch per hour are expected in the stronger storms.
Rapid runoff will lead to flash flooding, especially where the
ground is saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This includes
downstream of the South Fork and Salt 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:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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