New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/25/2026 08:19

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 25 at 9:19AM MDT until July 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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... - Abundant moisture will lead to the development numerous slow- moving thunderstorms around the Sacramento mountains. Storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour which may lead to excessive runoff and flash flooding. - 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