New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/25/2026 00:45

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 25 at 1:45AM MDT until July 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 12:45am
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The West Central Plateau, including Gallup and Zuni Pueblo. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * 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