NWS Albuquerque NMFA.A 0026October 22, 2026
Flood Watch: Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands and 8 more, NM
The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque issued a flood watch for Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands and 8 more in New Mexico, in force until 6:00 a.m. local time on October 23. It was the 26th areal flood watch the NWS office in Albuquerque issued in 2026. New Mexico had 2 flood watches in October 2026, against 1 in an average October of 2008-2025 (New Mexico's flood watchs by year).
Watch
In force for 7.6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Area
- Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands and 8 more
- State
- New Mexico
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 10:25 p.m. MDT, October 22, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 a.m. MDT, October 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KABQ FA.A 0026
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Watches in New Mexico since 2008Every warning type in New Mexico
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of western, central, and north-central New Mexico, mainly along and west of the Continental Divide. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue moving north over the region through the predawn hours before tapering off around sunrise. Additional rain amounts for the rest of tonight will range from 0.25 inch to 0.75 inch, with locally heavier amounts up to 1.50 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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