# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
Portions of northern, central, and western New Mexico.
WHEN
Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
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
- Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour Tuesday afternoon and evening. The greatest risk for flash flooding exists in areas that have received recent heavy rainfall, urban drainages, and around wildfire burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
HEADER
Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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West Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains, West Central Plateau
Including Glorieta Pass- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas