NWS Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 PM MDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* 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, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia
Valley and South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De
Baca County, Guadalupe County and Quay County. In north central
New Mexico, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass. In northeast
New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands and
Harding 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...
- Heavy rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour will be
capable of producing flash flooding, particularly over recent
burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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