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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…
By Country Herald Consumer Safety Desk · 2026-09-21T22:30:40.398Z
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 into the region. The event is expected to impact the area beginning Tuesday, September 22, and continuing through Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
According to the National Weather Service NWS Weather Prediction Center, monsoonal moisture is moving into the state, increasing the likelihood of significant precipitation. Forecasts suggest rainfall totals across the region will reach between 2 and 4 inches, with the potential for localized higher amounts in certain areas.
The moderate risk classification indicates that numerous flash floods are likely in the impacted zones. Authorities are encouraging residents to stay weather aware and ensure they have multiple ways to receive updated warnings as the system progresses. Travelers should exercise extreme caution and are reminded to never drive or walk into a flooded road, adhering to the safety slogan: "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
The NWS continues to monitor the atmospheric conditions and encourages the public to visit the official National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center website for the most recent updates and detailed regional maps. The threat is expected to persist through at least Wednesday as the moisture moves through the state.
Local officials may issue further localized emergency information if conditions deteriorate beyond current projections. Residents in low lying areas or locations historically prone to flooding should monitor local forecasts closely over the next 48 hours for any specific guidance provided by regional offices.
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