Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 1:20PM MDT until July 25 at 9:00PM 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 west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* 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 2 inches per hour Saturday afternoon. This
activity will move slowly westward with repeated rounds of heavy
rainfall possible through Saturday evening. Recent heavy rainfall
will exacerbate the risk for significant flooding in areas
already impacted by flood waters.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop. Do not drive your vehicle or walk
into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be
too great to allow you to cross safely.
Area Description:
West Central Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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