# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains.
WHEN
Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the ridgeline of the Sacramento Mountains this afternoon. Storm motions of south-to-north at 10-15 mph could also lead to several rounds of storms passing over or near the burn scar areas. There is potential for 1 to 1.5 inches of rain to fall where two or more storms impact the same area.
- Additional rainfall is expected overnight, but rainfall rates will be lower.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:52 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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South Central Mountains
