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Flood Warning: New Mexico

Flood Warning issued October 26 at 12:11PM MDT until October 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Not an official warning and may be delayed. Follow local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Flood Warning

Flooding is happening or expected soon, often along rivers and streams.

Areas
Socorro, NM
Starts
Mon 10/26/2026, 12:11 PM MDT
Ends
Fri 10/30/2026, 12:00 AM MDT
Issued
Mon 10/26/2026, 12:11 PM MDT
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque NM

What to do

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.

Full alert text

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

Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...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 10:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 20.89 feet, however this gauge has been experiencing issues and the data may be unreliable. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 22.4 feet this evening. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Source: National Weather Service, NWS Albuquerque NM · Last updated 10/26/2026 · This alert is removed when it expires or is canceled