WWA Summary for Flood Warning Issued by ABQ

Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
714 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

  Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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

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NMC053-271800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-261030T0600Z/
/BNDN5.2.ER.261025T2042Z.261026T2230Z.261029T1246Z.NO/
714 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, old Highway 60 bridge is overtopped. At
  23.0 feet, streets in the village of San Francisco between
  interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being
  flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this
  high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be
  flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 24.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 6:00 PM MDT Monday was 24.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall into minor
    flood stage early Tuesday morning, then rise again to 21.8 feet
    Wednesday morning before falling below flood stage Thursday.
  - Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


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All Times MDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (6 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Tue   Wed   Thu

Rio Puerco
Bernardo      19.5  24.1  Mon 6 pm      20.2  20.9  15.9



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LAT...LON 3559 10713 3531 10689 3440 10682 3437 10687
      3487 10707 3561 10723


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
710 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

  Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM MDT.

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NMC039-270700-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-261027T0700Z/
/CMTN5.1.ER.261023T0450Z.261025T0845Z.261027T0353Z.NO/
710 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, properties in the flood plain along the Rio
  Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
  in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
  wells and septic tanks.  These impacts will increase in severity at
  higher river levels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 6:00 PM MDT Monday was 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    this evening and continue falling through Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9
    feet on 06/13/1991.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times MDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (6 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Tue   Wed   Thu

Rio Chama
Chamita       6.0   6.7   Mon 6 pm      4.9   4.6   4.5



&&

LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
515 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

COC021-270715-
/O.CON.KPUB.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261027T0715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Conejos CO-
515 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding continues, especially along the Conejos River

* WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County...

* WHEN...Until 115 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue across low-lying and flood-prone
  locations, especially along and near the Conejos River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 506 PM MDT, Gauge reports indicate high stream flows
    continuing, although the Conejos River has crested at most
    locations. Local law enforcement reports widespread standing and
    slow moving water around Manassa, with agricultural fields,
    wetlands and other low-lying areas inundated as well.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Manassa
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3733 10575 3732 10574 3730 10574 3730 10573
      3729 10572 3728 10573 3727 10572 3727 10581
      3719 10587 3700 10588 3700 10605 3710 10603
      3721 10600 3726 10597 3733 10585 3734 10575


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
418 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

UTC025-037-271200-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.W.0011.000000T0000Z-261027T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kane UT-San Juan UT-
418 PM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
  Eastern Kane County in southern Utah...

* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along the San Juan River is occurring. Low-water
  crossings will be inundated with water and may not be passable. The
  river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 411 PM MDT, the San Juan River near Bluff is forecast to crest
    late this afternoon through this evening at near to slightly
    above moderate flood stage. Flooding will continue downstream to
    the terminus at Lake Powell through at least Tuesday morning.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    The San Juan River from downstream of Bluff to the terminus at
    Lake Powell.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away. River banks can become unstable and
unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3723 11090 3730 11064 3726 11064 3725 11058
      3732 11044 3733 11009 3726 11004 3724 10995
      3721 10995 3720 11001 3732 11015 3726 11027
      3725 11026 3718 11052 3720 11054 3717 11058
      3724 11065 3716 11063 3712 11074 3714 11094


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LC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
829 AM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

COC083-UTC037-271200-
/O.CON.KGJT.FA.W.0025.000000T0000Z-261027T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Montezuma CO-San Juan UT-
829 AM MDT Mon Oct 26 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Catastrophic flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected along the San Juan River between Four Corners and Mexican
  Hat. This is an emergency situation!

* WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
  Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...

* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along San Juan River is occurring or expected to
  begin shortly. The crest will occur around Aneth, Montezuma Creek
  and Bluff this afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 823 AM MDT, - At 7:30 AM MDT Monday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:30 AM MDT Monday was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0 feet
    late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.0
    feet on 09/10/1927.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, Montezuma Creek and
    Aneth.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3729 11024 3730 11014 3720 11001 3721 10995
      3724 10995 3730 11007 3733 11009 3733 11024
      3729 11064 3739 11020 3721 10982 3734 10949
      3723 10915 3700 10895 3700 10914 3721 10943
      3709 10992 3725 11028


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LTB

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
900 AM MDT Sun Oct 25 2026

COC003-021-271500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FA.W.0016.261025T1500Z-261027T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Alamosa CO-Conejos CO-
900 AM MDT Sun Oct 25 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall which occurred over
  the last couple of days is expected or ongoing.

* WHERE...Northeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
  Southwestern Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...

* WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will occur in low-lying and flood-prone
  locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 852 AM MDT, flooding was occurring along the Rio Grande River
    in low lying and agricultural areas. This high water is due to
    all of the heavy rain which occurred over the last couple of
    days.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include low lying
    areas in parts of Alamosa and parts of Conejos counties.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3726 10596 3744 10604 3746 10604 3746 10599
      3750 10593 3751 10593 3751 10572 3736 10574
      3735 10575 3733 10575 3732 10585


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