New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/24/2026 12:20

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 1:20PM MDT until July 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 9:15pm
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...Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour on Ruidoso area burn scars Saturday afternoon. This activity will move slowly westward across the area. - 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