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Flood Advisory — Socorro County, NM
Flood Advisory
Issued
—
Expires
1:00 PM CDT · Wed, Oct 28 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KABQ

Affected Areas

Socorro County, NM

Official Bulletin

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.

* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday 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 7:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
early Tuesday morning.
- Action stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or
the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM MDT.