Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:11AM MDT until July 22 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 12:11am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, west-central NM, and the
Southwest Mountains.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. 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...
- Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates
in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash
flooding. Areas that have recently received heavy rainfall will
be more susceptible to flash flooding impacts.
- 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 Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: