Socorro County, New Mexico, Saturday, October 3, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:42AM MDT until October 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 tonight. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, At the initial flood stage of 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:42PM MDT until October 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM MDT Friday was 19.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/emergencyprepflood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 7:47PM MDT until October 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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...From this evening to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/emergencyprepflood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM MDT.