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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0022 Issued by the Albuquerque Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-17 03:25:08
633
WGUS65 KABQ 170824
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
burn scar.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of 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. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and storms with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall rates
will continue through the early morning hours. The recent
Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San Ildefonso
Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South
Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far Northwest
Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Persistent showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will
continue through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may
produce flash flooding. Rises are likely in creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205>209-241-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central
Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will continue
through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may occur with
stronger storms given the very saturated soils. Rises are likely
in area creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
16
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-17 03:25:08
633
WGUS65 KABQ 170824
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
burn scar.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of 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. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and storms with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall rates
will continue through the early morning hours. The recent
Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San Ildefonso
Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South
Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far Northwest
Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Persistent showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will
continue through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may
produce flash flooding. Rises are likely in creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205>209-241-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central
Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will continue
through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may occur with
stronger storms given the very saturated soils. Rises are likely
in area creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
16
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-17 03:25:08
633
WGUS65 KABQ 170824
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
burn scar.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of 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. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and storms with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall rates
will continue through the early morning hours. The recent
Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San Ildefonso
Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South
Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far Northwest
Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Persistent showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will
continue through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may
produce flash flooding. Rises are likely in creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205>209-241-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central
Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will continue
through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may occur with
stronger storms given the very saturated soils. Rises are likely
in area creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
16
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:57:07
185
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.
$$
NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:57:07
185
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.
$$
NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:57:07
185
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.
$$
NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:57:07
185
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.
$$
NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:57:07
185
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
following area, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.
Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.
$$
NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
Fe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-17 21:26:28
038
WGUS65 KABQ 180225
FFAABQ
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
825 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
NMZ201>204-207-210>221-226-180900-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.000000T0000Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Highlands-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta
Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio
Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio
Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio
Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
South Central Mountains-
825 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, north central, and central New
Mexico. This includes Farmington, Shiprock, Bloomfield, Aztec,
Dulce, Chama, Cuba, Los Alamos, Taos, Espanola, Angel Fire, Red
River, Eagle Nest, Santa Fe, Glorieta, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho,
Sandia Crest, Sedillo, Belen, Los Lunas, and Socorro.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of showers and storms will continue through the
evening with another rounds of showers through the overnight
hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may occur with
storms this evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire
burn scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped
infrastructure, complex terrain, and areas where the ground is
already saturated are all at risk for rapid runoff and flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
24
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-09-18 04:06:04
385
WGUS65 KABQ 180905
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
NMZ201-203-204-207-226-181715-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0022.000000T0000Z-260918T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0023.260918T1800Z-260919T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Watch has expired for portions of central, north central,
northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following
areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north
central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands.
In northwest New Mexico, Northwest Plateau. In west central New
Mexico, West Central Highlands.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has
expired.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well
as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This
includes the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall and flash
flooding. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur
with storms this afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms
across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms
could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion
of the Watch.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ202-210>221-181015-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0022.000000T0000Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chuska Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque
Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains
including Edgewood-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Watch has expired for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains
including Edgewood. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
Santa Fe Metro Area, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas
Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northwest
New Mexico, Chuska Mountains.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has
expired.
$$
NMZ206-239-241-181715-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0023.260918T1800Z-260919T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well
as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This
includes the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall and flash
flooding. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur
with storms this afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms
across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms
could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion
of the Watch.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
16
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-09-18 04:06:04
385
WGUS65 KABQ 180905
FFAABQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
NMZ201-203-204-207-226-181715-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0022.000000T0000Z-260918T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0023.260918T1800Z-260919T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Watch has expired for portions of central, north central,
northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following
areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north
central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands.
In northwest New Mexico, Northwest Plateau. In west central New
Mexico, West Central Highlands.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has
expired.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well
as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This
includes the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall and flash
flooding. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur
with storms this afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms
across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms
could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion
of the Watch.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
NMZ202-210>221-181015-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0022.000000T0000Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chuska Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque
Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains
including Edgewood-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Watch has expired for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains
including Edgewood. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
Santa Fe Metro Area, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas
Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northwest
New Mexico, Chuska Mountains.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has
expired.
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NMZ206-239-241-181715-
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West Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
305 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well
as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This
includes the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall and flash
flooding. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur
with storms this afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars,
urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms
across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms
could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion
of the Watch.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
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