Heavy Rain and Flooding Across New Mexico

Heavy rain and flooding across New Mexico

Flood Watches issued for much of the state Wednesday

Southeast New Mexico Under Flood Watch as Heavy Rain Threatens region

The two days of rainfall also bring the possibility of flooding across the state, and significant rises in water levels in the Pecos River, Rio Felix and other rivers in southeast New Mexico that could meet or exceed their banks.

NMDOT urges drivers to stay safe as heavy rainfall is expected in southern New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is urging drivers to use extreme caution as widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across southern New Mexico Tuesday through Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from noon Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of southern New Mexico. Heavy [...]

Flood watches cover much of New Mexico as multi-day heavy rainfall event begins

Flood Watches cover much of New Mexico on September 22, 2026, as a multi-day surge of tropical and monsoon moisture is forecast to produce repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms through at least September 24. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) placed portions of southern New Mexico under a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall, level 3 of 4, for the first 24-hour period, with the Moderate Risk shifting into parts of eastern New Mexico du…

New Mexico Facing Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall Sept. 22-23

Santa Fe, NM – Residents across parts of New Mexico are being urged to prepare for potential flash flooding as a moderate risk of excessive rainfall moves…