Active AlertsEast Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Flood Watch

Issued at Mon 11:34 AM Jul. 27
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: Portions of northern, central, and west central New Mexico.
When: From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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 will occur areas that have received recent heavy rainfall, urban drainages, and around wildfire burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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

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