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Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:41PM MDT until October 1 at

Affecting Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Union County

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 AM

Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Union County

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:00 AM.

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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest
Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including
Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Far
Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass and Union County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A near-record to record surge of moisture combined with a storm
system moving across northern New Mexico will continue to bring
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms with moderate to
heavy rainfall. Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is
a moderate to high risk of flooding.
- Low-lying, poorly drained, and/or urban areas will be most
susceptible to flooding. Rivers, arroyos and streams will see
rises with fast flows. Minor flooding is possible along rivers.
Recent burn scars may see flash flooding, including the Frijoles
burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™