Flood Watch for East Las Vegas, New Mexico
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
140 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
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Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
140 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A disturbance crossing in rich monsoon flow will produce
numerous showers and thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and
evening. Stronger storms will be capable of producing rain
at rates over 1 inch per hour. Recent burn scars, and
locations where the ground is already saturated from recent
heavy rainfall, will at greatest risk for rapid runoff and
flash flooding.
- 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.