09/22/2026
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for parts of western, central and eastern New Mexico, in effect from Tuesday midday through Wednesday evening.
Forecasters indicate stronger storms could repeatedly train over the same areas, with rainfall rates above 2 inches per hour and locally 4 to 6 inches possible in central and eastern New Mexico. Rapid runoff is most likely near burn scars, in urban areas and in normally dry arroyos.
Meanwhile, forecasters also see flash flooding potential across parts of West Texas through Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts and never drive through flood waters.