Flood Watch
Severe · FutureUntil 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 12:24 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 12:24AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Details
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: Through late tonight.
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: - A potent Pacific storm system will continue to draw deep moisture over western New Mexico generating widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some of the fast moving thunderstorms will produce locally heavy rain at rates over 1 inch per hour, and storms will train in succession over some locations repeatedly increasing the risk of flash flooding. Additional rain amounts for the remainder of tonight through late Thursday night will generally range from 0.25 inch to 1 inch, with locally higher totals up to 3 inches. - This includes Farmington, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, and portions of Navajo Nation. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What 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.
Areas: Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands