New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/24/2026 22:31

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 11:31PM MDT until July 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 10:31pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Saturday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and runoff increases the risk of flooding during Saturday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM