In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:41 PM MDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 6:00 AM MDT

Issued by:
NWS Albuquerque NM

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:
Through late Saturday night.

Impacts:
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional Details:
- Showers and thunderstorms will continue this evening, with activity redeveloping again in the afternoon Saturday and persisting into Saturday evening. Recent wildfire burn scars in Lincoln County remain vulnerable to abrupt runoff and flash flooding. While individual showers and thunderstorms will typically produce rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inch, multiple rounds of storms will increase the risk of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Areas Impacted:

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:44 PM MDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 AM MDT

Issued by:
NWS Pueblo CO

What:
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible although the risk will decrease into the evening as stronger showers and thunderstorms diminish.

Where:
The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley.

When:
Until midnight MDT tonight.

Impacts:
Excessive runoff may exacerbate flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional Details:
- Waves of showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms will continue into the evening. Although rainfall will be more limited in coverage, localized amounts of up to 0.5 inches could cause additional minor rises in the smaller creeks and tributaries. - The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley with the greatest risk across Conejos County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible new Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:00 PM MDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 6:00 AM MDT

Issued by:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

What:
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where:
A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet.

When:
From 6 PM MDT this evening through late Saturday night.

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.

Additional Details:
- Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move through the Sacramento Mountains between this evening and late Saturday night. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1" are likely with localized areas receiving 2-3" resulting in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas Impacted:

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 PM MDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 6:00 AM MDT

Issued by:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

What:
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where:
Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

When:
From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

Impacts:
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details:
- Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move through the region between this evening and late Saturday night. Widespread rainfall amounts of up to 1" are likely with localized areas receiving 2-3" resulting in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas Impacted:

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:59 AM MDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 12:00 PM MDT

Issued by:
NWS Grand Junction CO

What:
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where:
Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.

When:
Through Sunday morning.

Impacts:
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

Additional Details:
- Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas Impacted:

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:36 PM MDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 PM MDT

Issued by:
NWS Albuquerque NM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in New Mexico

Animas River At Farmington affecting Northwest Plateau zone.

What:
Flooding is possible.

Where:
Animas River at Farmington.

When:
From Friday evening to Saturday evening.

Impacts:
At 10.0 feet, Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington are flooded. Local overbank flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River.

Additional Details:
- At 10:30 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

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