Socorro County, New Mexico, Sunday, October 25, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 5:22PM MDT until October 25 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 522 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 20 miles south of Bingham, or 35 miles west of Carrizozo, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Western Lincoln and Southeastern Socorro Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 5:11PM MDT until October 25 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Lincoln County in central New Mexico... Southeastern Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 511 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 25 miles southwest of Bingham, or 39 miles southeast of Socorro, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Western Lincoln and Southeastern Socorro Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 2:46PM MDT until October 29 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo will flood. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may flood. Further rises would impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 24.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall early Tuesday afternoon. It will rise again to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 1:31PM MDT until October 29 at 7:30AM 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 Thursday morning. * 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 1:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 08/10/2006 and a similar crest on 10/03 of this current month. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 8:20AM MDT until October 29 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Thursday afternoon. * 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 8:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - 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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 7:50PM MDT until October 28 at 6:00PM 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 Wednesday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...While the timing may change, the river is currently expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 7:44PM MDT until October 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 744 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of San Acacia, or 11 miles northeast of Socorro, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... La Joya, San Acacia, Lemitar, Bernardo, Escondida, Contreras and Chamizal. This includes the following highways... Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 172. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 151 and 177.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 7:28PM MDT until October 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 728 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Socorro, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Socorro, San Acacia, Lemitar, Escondida, La Joya, Bernardo, Chamizal, Contreras, Luis Lopez and Laborcita. This includes the following highways... Highway 60 between Mile Markers 135 and 172. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 141 and 177.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 7:18PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 718 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of San Antonio, or 11 miles southeast of Socorro, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Socorro, San Antonio, Bosque Del Apache Refuge, Escondida, Laborcita and Luis Lopez. This includes the following highways... Highway 380 between Mile Markers 1 and 14. Highway 60 between Mile Markers 136 and 138. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 133 and 152.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 6:57PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 657 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Bosque Del Apache Refuge, or 23 miles south of Socorro, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Socorro, San Antonio, Bosque Del Apache Refuge, Escondida, Laborcita and Luis Lopez. This includes the following highways... Highway 380 between Mile Markers 1 and 14. Highway 60 between Mile Markers 136 and 138. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 133 and 152.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 6:38PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 638 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles south of Bosque Del Apache Refuge, or 34 miles south of Socorro, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Bosque Del Apache Refuge. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 126 and 134.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 6:28PM MDT until October 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 700 PM MDT. * At 628 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles south of Bosque Del Apache Refuge, or 39 miles south of Socorro, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Bosque Del Apache Refuge. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 126 and 134.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.