Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:57PM MDT until July 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central New Mexico,
including the following areas, in northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains and West Central
Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
move off to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph this afternoon. Storms
may continuously move over the same areas, creating localized
rainfall totals over 2 inches.
- 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:
Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; West Central Plateau; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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