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A significant flooding alert is now in effect across the majority of New Mexico as an extended rainfall event, initiated on September 22, poses a serious threat of flash floods through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has indicated that widespread precipitation totals of 3 to 4 inches are anticipated, with certain localized areas possibly receiving up to 5 inches. There exists a 10% likelihood that regions in east-central New Mexico and the Lower Rio Grande Valley may experience 6 to 8 inches of rain. Major urban centers such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Carlsbad, and Hobbs are currently under advisory. Meteorologists caution that the most intense rainfall is expected to occur from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, as multiple rounds of thunderstorms traverse the state.
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00:00Most of New Mexico is now under flood. Watch as a dangerous multi-day rain event threatens
00:05flash flooding across the state. The National Weather Service says a multi-day rainfall event
00:10that began September 22nd could bring widespread totals of three to four inches of rain,
00:15with isolated areas seeing up to five inches. Forecasters warn there's even a 10 percent chance
00:21parts of east-central New Mexico and the lower Rio Grande Valley could see six to eight inches
00:26of rain before it's over. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Carlsbad and Hobbs are all inside the watch area
00:32as repeated rounds of thunderstorms move through the state. The National Weather Service says the
00:38heaviest rain is most likely from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, and officials are urging
00:44residents in flood-prone areas to avoid driving through standing water as the storm rolls through.
00:50Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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