Placitas, NM 87043 Weather Alerts

Sandoval County1:18 AM MDT35.31°N, 106.53°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 6:00 AM Sat until 6:00 AM Sun·Issued 10:45 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 10:45PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.

When: From 6 AM MDT Saturday through late Saturday night.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 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.

Additional details: - Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop early Saturday and expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will increase the risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest 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/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe…

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 7:29 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 7:29PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.

When: Until Saturday afternoon.

Impacts: At 7.0 feet, multiple locations along Highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.

Additional details: - At 6:45 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise near 6.5 feet late tonight, then fall and oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 730 AM MDT.

Areas: Sandoval, NM

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