Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
NMZ208-209-241-160600-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0020.000000T0000Z-260916T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley and Southwest Mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Much of the area received a soaking rainfall of one half inch to
two inches Monday and Monday night, saturating soils and
increasing flows through area creeks and streams. Heavy rainfall
rates of one to two inches per hour this afternoon and evening
over saturated soils may result in flash flooding, including on
and downstream of the Sacaton/Hummingbird burn scar.
- Http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
Valley and Southwest Mountains.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
runoff and flash flooding.
Recent wildfire burn scars such as the Sacaton and Hummingbird in
Catron county will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
NMZ205>207-226-160600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central
Mountains. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands, West
Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
runoff and flash flooding.
Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln county will be
especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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Shoemake
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1136 AM MST Tue Sep 15 2026
AZZ004>018-037>040-161400-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FA.A.0008.260916T0700Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains-Northeast Plateaus and
Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and
Defiance Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-Little Colorado
River Valley in Apache County-Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern
Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-Northern Gila County-Yavapai County
Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Fredonia, Kaibito, Page, Winslow, Forest
Lakes, Jacob Lake, Prescott, Cottonwood, Munds Park, Grand Canyon
North Rim, Strawberry, Canyon De Chelly, Heber, Show Low, Shonto,
Bagdad, Kykotsmovi, Pinetop-Lakeside, Window Rock, Greer,
Springerville, Kayenta, Klagetoh, Camp Verde, Tuba City, Navajo
National Monument, Williams, Supai, Seligman, Jadito, Cordes
Junction, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Tusayan, Crown King,
Chambers, Dilkon, Chinle, Payson, Holbrook, Ganado, Snowflake, Keams
Canyon, Flagstaff, Fort Defiance, Sanders, Ash Fork,
Wupatki National Monument, Young, Wide Ruins, Sedona, St. Johns,
Happy Jack, Village of Oak Creek, Steamboat Canyon, and Valle
1136 AM MST Tue Sep 15 2026 /1236 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026/
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...All of northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo,
Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Increasing moisture will combine with a shortwave feature moving
north across Arizona to bring multiple rounds of showers and
thunderstorms from late Tuesday night through Wednesday night.
Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall
that could lead to flash flooding, especially in areas that
receive repeated rounds of rainfall.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take
action should warnings be issued.
&&
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MCT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1200 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
COZ018-019-021>023-161200-
/O.CON.KGJT.FA.A.0007.260916T1800Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-Four
Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-San Juan River
Basin-
Including the cities of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Lake
City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico, Cortez, Mancos,
Dolores, Dove Creek, Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio
1200 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River,
Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest
San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
This also includes the Gold Mountain, Elk and Ferris burn scars as
well as areas of steep, susceptible terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado has led to already
saturated ground. In addition, multiple rounds of showers and
thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
evening producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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MDA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1200 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
UTZ022-028-029-161200-
/O.EXB.KGJT.FA.A.0007.260916T0600Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southeast Utah-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural
Bridges-
Including the cities of Blanding, Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza,
Aneth, Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat, Halchita, White Mesa,
Monticello, La Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and
Canyonlands National Park
1200 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Utah, including the following areas,
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and
Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
This also includes the Babylon burn scar as well as slot canyons
and areas of steep, susceptible terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected late
tonight through late Wednesday night, producing periods of heavy
rainfall and potential flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1009 AM MST Tue Sep 15 2026
AZZ501>515-160115-
/O.NEW.KTWC.FA.A.0012.260916T0600Z-260917T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal County-
Southeast Pinal County-Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern
Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-White
Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and Pinaleno
Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and
Santa Rita Mountains-Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari
Mountains-
Including the cities of Oracle, Nogales, Vail, Chiricahua N.M.,
Picacho Peak State Park, Madera Canyon, Benson, Ajo, Mount
Graham, Safford, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Green Valley, Kitt Peak,
Sells, Summerhaven, Tucson, Willcox, Mount Lemmon, Bisbee, Mammoth,
Marana, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Hannagan Meadow, Canelo Hills, and
Clifton
1009 AM MST Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,
Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal
County, Tohono O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River
Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Western Pima County and White Mountains of
Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening.
* 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...
- Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to
result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable
of producing heavy rainfall from late tonight through late
tomorrow night. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with
the stronger storms with isolated amounts over 2 inches possible.
Areas that received substantial rainfall over the previous few
days will be more susceptible to flash flooding. This rainfall
will result in faster response in washes, creeks, and storm
drainages.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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DVS
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
NMZ401-403-425-426-160600-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FA.A.0009.260915T1700Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Grant County Airport, Fort
Bayard, Kingston, Hurley, Mimbres, Faywood, Buckhorn, Mule Creek,
Gila Hot Springs, Lake Roberts, and Cliff
1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila
Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range and Upper Gila River Valley.
* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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...
- Increasing upper level moisture and a series of upper level
disturbances will lead to rounds of thunderstorms capable of
producing torrential downpours. Most of the Gila region has
received 1 to 3 inches of rain in recent days, therefore any
additional heavy rain could lead to flash flooding. Thunderstorms
may be slow to initiate in the higher terrain this afternoon, but
will become more numerous during the evening and late night
hours. Another round or two of storms is expected for Wednesday,
therefore the Flood Watch has been extended into early Thursday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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JG
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
NMZ404>411-414>416-160600-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.A.0010.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana
County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above
7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Spaceport, Radium Springs, Derry, Animas,
Virden, Sunland Park, Mescalero, Truth Or Consequences, Antelope
Wells, Sacramento, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Cloverdale, Timberon, Apache
Summit, Las Cruces, Hachita, Garfield, Mountain Park, Hatch, Vado,
Columbus, Hillsboro, Mayhill, Pinon, Sunspot, Winston, Deming, and
Cloudcroft
1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico,
including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Northern Dona Ana
County, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes,
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley and West Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest New Mexico, Eastern Black
Range Foothills, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Southwest Desert/Lower
Gila River Valley, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin and Uplands of
the Bootheel.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday 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...
- Abundant moisture has moved into the region and scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms will redevelop Wednesday
afternoon and continue into the overnight hours. Many areas west
of the Rio Grande have received a half inch up to 2 inches of
rainfall over recent days, so any additional rainfall could lead
to flash flooding. Localized storm amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible with the strongest storms and where storms redevelop
over the same area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
751 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
COZ067-068-152200-
/O.CON.KPUB.FA.A.0006.260916T1800Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including the cities of Wolf Creek Pass, Cumbres Pass, Creede, and
South Fork
751 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...The Eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecast Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday evening producing periods of heavy rainfall and
potential flash flooding.
- Creede, South Fork and Wolf Creek Pass.
- 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.
&&
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