Socorro County, New Mexico, Tuesday, October 27, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 11:47AM MDT until October 29 at 6:30PM 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 Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage 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 and a similar crest on 10/03 of this current month. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 7:14PM MDT until October 30 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, old Highway 60 bridge is overtopped. At 23.0 feet, streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 24.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM MDT Monday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall into minor flood stage early Tuesday morning, then rise again to 21.8 feet Wednesday morning before falling below flood stage Thursday. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 4:47PM MDT until October 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, old Highway 60 bridge is overtopped. At 23.0 feet, streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 24.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM MDT Monday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 25.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall early Wednesday afternoon to near 20.2 feet. It will again rise to 21.6 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon to 12.1 feet Friday evening. It will then rise again but remain below flood stage. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 12:11PM MDT until October 30 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 Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 20.89 feet, however this gauge has been experiencing issues and the data may be unreliable. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 22.4 feet this evening. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 12:01PM MDT until October 30 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 Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 20.89 feet, however this gauge has been experiencing issues and the data may be unreliable until technicians can troubleshoot. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 22.4 feet this evening. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 11:59AM MDT until October 30 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 Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 20.89 feet, however this gauge has been experiencing issues and the data may be unreliable. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning to 22.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 10:13AM MDT until October 30 at 12:00AM 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 late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet. No reliable observations available thereafter. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will is forecast to remain at flood stage, reaching around 22.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon, then it will rise to 22.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:44PM MDT until October 29 at 8:00AM 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 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 are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet. No reliable observations available thereafter. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum known river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM MDT Sunday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet just after midnight tonight. 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

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 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.