Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 27 at 11:47AM MDT until October 29 at
Affecting Socorro, NM
In effect until: Oct 28, 2026, 6:15 PM
Socorro, NM
Confirmed in Socorro, NM; expires 6:15 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At the initial flood stage of 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006 and a similar crest on 10/03 of this current month. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Free. In your language.
Get the next alert for your area before it matters.
Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™