National Weather ServiceNew MexicoFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 426 flash flood warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 165 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 428, 169% above the average of 159 for those months in 2008-2025. Grant was covered most often (332 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does New Mexico get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 428 |
| 2025 | 426 |
| 2024 | 345 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2022 | 382 |
| 2021 | 170 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 129 |
| 2017 | 110 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2015 | 115 |
| 2014 | 191 |
| 2013 | 276 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2011 | 89 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2008 | 114 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | 332 | 93 | September 29, 2026 |
| San Miguel | 332 | 177 | September 25, 2026 |
| Otero | 320 | 159 | September 29, 2026 |
| Sandoval | 286 | 68 | September 19, 2026 |
| Sierra | 260 | 58 | September 30, 2026 |
| Dona Ana | 255 | 107 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 245 | 141 | September 29, 2026 |
| Mora | 208 | 110 | September 22, 2026 |
| Santa Fe | 184 | 53 | September 25, 2026 |
| Eddy | 170 | 45 | September 30, 2026 |
| Bernalillo | 162 | 60 | September 22, 2026 |
| Colfax | 138 | 32 | September 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flash flood warnings for New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lea, NM
Expired 4:45 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Eddy and Lea, NM
Expired 3:00 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lea and Gaines, NM and TX
Expired 1:00 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lea, NM
Expired 12:30 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Curry, Quay and Roosevelt, NM
Expired 3:00 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Chaves, Curry, De Baca and 2 more, NM
Expired 2:15 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Dona Ana, NM
Expired 11:30 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Eddy, NM
Expired 9:30 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flash flood warning?
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is happening or about to happen: water rising fast in streams, streets or dry washes, usually within six hours of heavy rain or a dam or levee failure. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.