Flood Watch
SevereFlood Watch issued September 27 at 12:07PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Begins Until 2 days left
Areas Northwest Plateau, NM; Chuska Mountains, NM; Far Northwest Highlands, NM; Northwest Highlands, NM; West Central Plateau, NM; West Central Mountains, NM; West Central Highlands, NM; Southwest Mountains, NM; San Francisco River Valley, NM; Tusas Mountains Including Chama, NM; Jemez Mountains, NM; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, NM; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, NM; Upper Rio Grande Valley, NM; Espanola Valley, NM; Santa Fe Metro Area, NM; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, NM; Lower Rio Grande Valley, NM; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood, NM; South Central Highlands, NM; Upper Tularosa Valley, NM; South Central Mountains, NM; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, NM
Full text
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Areas along and west of the central mountain chain including the west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Sandia/Manzano Mountains, and the south-central mountains, as well as the Rio Grande Valley westward to the Arizona border. Some metro areas and locales include, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, Socorro, Ruidoso, Los Alamos, Grants, Gallup, and Farmington. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A near-record to record surge of moisture combined with two merging storm systems will bring a prolonged multi-day period of showers and thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rainfall. Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is a moderate to high risk of flash flooding. - Low-lying, poorly drained areas, urban areas and arroyo systems will be most susceptible. Rivers and streams will see rises, potentially reaching flood stage. Recent burn scars may see flash flooding, including the Ruidoso area burn scars, Frijoles, Sacaton, Hummingbird, and Whiskey burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
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