Severe · Flood WatchActive alert
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 1:01AM MDT until October 24 at
Affecting Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Jemez Mountains
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 12:15 PM
Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Jemez Mountains
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:15 PM.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains and Northwest Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Large areas of rain with scattered thunderstorms will continue moving north over the region through the predawn hours before tapering off around sunrise. Another 1 inch of rainfall on already saturated soils will elevate the risk for flooding. Another round of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will redevelop Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™