National Weather ServiceNew MexicoFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 501 flood advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 691 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 679, in line with the average of 672 for those months in 2008-2025. Sandoval was covered most often (1,266 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does New Mexico get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 679 |
| 2025 | 501 |
| 2024 | 367 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2022 | 1,264 |
| 2021 | 1,076 |
| 2020 | 247 |
| 2019 | 495 |
| 2018 | 810 |
| 2017 | 815 |
| 2016 | 621 |
| 2015 | 832 |
| 2014 | 998 |
| 2013 | 931 |
| 2012 | 436 |
| 2011 | 506 |
| 2010 | 834 |
| 2009 | 559 |
| 2008 | 742 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | 1,266 | 70 | September 19, 2026 |
| San Miguel | 1,103 | 111 | September 23, 2026 |
| Otero | 1,058 | 307 | September 29, 2026 |
| Grant | 1,057 | 256 | September 30, 2026 |
| Socorro | 1,010 | 100 | September 29, 2026 |
| Santa Fe | 864 | 84 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 831 | 74 | September 23, 2026 |
| Rio Arriba | 807 | 74 | September 25, 2026 |
| Sierra | 794 | 179 | September 30, 2026 |
| Dona Ana | 769 | 224 | September 29, 2026 |
| Cibola | 738 | 57 | September 29, 2026 |
| Torrance | 723 | 46 | September 29, 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.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.