Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 11:07PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 10:07pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico,
Guadalupe County and Quay County. In north central New Mexico,
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico,
Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding
County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast
Highlands and Union County.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* 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...
- Multiple rounds of rainfall will continue tonight and through
the day Tuesday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are expected, though higher amounts up to 3 inches are
possible. After recent rainfall, the potential for runoff
with increase due to wetter soils.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM