# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
Portions of central, east central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Upper Tularosa Valley. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In northeast New Mexico, Harding County and Union County.
WHEN
Through late tonight.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Showers and thunderstorms will 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/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | 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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Curry County, Harding County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Union County, Upper Tularosa Valley