National Weather ServiceNew MexicoFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 15 flood warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 47th most of any state. 2026 through September: 40, 334% above the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Eddy was covered most often (59 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does New Mexico get?
Every flood warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 40 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy | 59 | 3 | September 30, 2026 |
| Chaves | 39 | 22 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 18 | 9 | September 30, 2026 |
| Rio Arriba | 17 | 9 | September 30, 2026 |
| Santa Fe | 15 | 6 | September 30, 2026 |
| Socorro | 14 | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| Sandoval | 14 | 2 | September 30, 2026 |
| San Miguel | 13 | 6 | September 30, 2026 |
| Guadalupe | 13 | 0 | October 6, 2017 |
| Grant | 12 | 5 | September 30, 2026 |
| Sierra | 10 | 8 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lea | 9 | 0 | July 23, 2019 |
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 flood warnings for New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Rio Arriba, NM
In force until 7:00 a.m. MDT, October 1, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Sandoval and Santa Fe, NM
In force until 2:00 p.m. MDT, October 1, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Catron and Socorro, NM
Expired 6:00 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Chaves and Lincoln, NM
Expired 3:45 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Santa Fe, NM
Expired 1:15 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Eddy, NM
Expired 2:15 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: San Miguel, NM
Expired 9:00 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Dona Ana and Sierra, NM
Expired 5:15 a.m. MDT, September 30, 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 flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. 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.