Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:42AM MDT until October 4 at
Affecting Socorro, NM
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Socorro, NM
Confirmed in Socorro, NM; expires 6:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, 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. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™