First published Oct 23, 2026, 6:57:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 6:57:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The National Weather Service describes possible flash flooding from excessive rainfall in the South Central Mountains area of central New Mexico, from 6 p.m. MDT October 23 through 6 a.m. MDT October 25. It advises monitoring forecasts and preparing to act if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.

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Affected location: South Central Mountains
MDT October 23 through 6 a.m.

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The watch advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to act if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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