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Existing snowpack, relatively wet soil moisture, and forecast rainfall will likely lead to rising rivers in the Upper Rio Grande basin later this week
Three images centered over the CO / NM border: snow water equivalent, soil moisture, and the rainfall forecast.

ALT Three images centered over the CO / NM border: snow water equivalent, soil moisture, and the rainfall forecast.

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Soil moisture conditions continue to be wetter than normal across much of NM due to recent rain events. Locally heavy rainfall is possible again later this week. Remain aware of any flood-related products issued from your local NWS Weather Forecast Office!
Map of NASA SPoRT soil moisture percentiles centered over New Mexico

ALT Map of NASA SPoRT soil moisture percentiles centered over New Mexico

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Moderate river flooding is forecast today/tonight for the Rio Grande between the Big Bend and Amistad Reservoir. This weekend, rivers will begin to recede or continue receding.
Map of west Texas recent rainfall amounts and river flood locations

ALT Map of west Texas recent rainfall amounts and river flood locations

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Moderate River flooding is expected in Southwest Texas as moisture from Hurricane Simon heads materializes. Living or visiting these areas? Ensure a way to stay connected to the latest forecast either online or through the NOAA weather Radio #Riverflooding #RioGrande #devilsriver
Image shows the next 2 day QPF and and common impacts when the river reaches level.

ALT Image shows the next 2 day QPF and and common impacts when the river reaches level.

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Even with currently dry conditions, rivers are expected to respond to locally heavy rainfall across west Texas over the next three (3) days. Rapid onset flooding in small streams is possible and dangerous. Stay tuned to your local weather office for updates. #txwx #flood
Forecast rainfall totals up to 5-inches across west Texas could lead to elevated river flows and rapid onset flooding. Even with ongoing drought conditions and rivers trending below normal flows, the river flood risk will be driven by observed rainfall rates and location.

ALT Forecast rainfall totals up to 5-inches across west Texas could lead to elevated river flows and rapid onset flooding. Even with ongoing drought conditions and rivers trending below normal flows, the river flood risk will be driven by observed rainfall rates and location.

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Moisture from Hurricane Simon off the Western Coast of Mexico will bring rounds of rainfall to West Texas and the Big Bend area beginning this evening through Friday, triggering a potential for river flooding along the Rio Grande and Pecos Rivers in TX. #txwx #txflood
Graphic features 5 day rainfall forecast and current modeled soil moisture for West TX.

ALT Graphic features 5 day rainfall forecast and current modeled soil moisture for West TX.

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Moisture from Hurricane Simon makes it's way to Texas early Tuesday, causing action to minor river flooding and potentially isolated moderate river flooding depending on where and how much rain falls. #Hurricane #Simon #river #flooding #RioGrande #BigBend
Graphic shows the QPF for the next 5 days over Texas and potential impacts from action - moderate river flooding.

ALT Graphic shows the QPF for the next 5 days over Texas and potential impacts from action - moderate river flooding.

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This weekend is mostly clear of rainfall in WGRFC's area (besides light rain in NM and CO) despite the Tropical storm and Hurricane on either side of WGRFC. Next week though we'll be seeing moisture from Hurricane Simon come our way.
Image shows the next three days of QPF in WGRFCs area, with minimal concern of river flooding.

ALT Image shows the next three days of QPF in WGRFCs area, with minimal concern of river flooding.

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The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. #txwx #nmwx

ALT The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. #txwx #nmwx

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Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.
Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.

ALT Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.

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Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx
Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx

ALT Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx

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The past couple of weeks have brought heavy rainfall to New Mexico and Texas, following moisture from Hurricane Polo. Notable river rises occurred on the Rio Grande, Pecos, Devils and Llano with a couple gages reaching the highest flood crests since the early 1900s. #txwx #nmwx
Graphic features the last 14 days of observed precipitation with highlights of river flooding in New Mexico and Texas.

ALT Graphic features the last 14 days of observed precipitation with highlights of river flooding in New Mexico and Texas.

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Looking ahead through the weekend, minor river flooding is ongoing, and action stage rises are possible as light to moderate rainfall persists. Significant river flooding is not anticipated from this additional rainfall. #txrivers #txflooding
This graphic shows the current status of WGRFC rivers, indicating minor flooding and action stage are ongoing or forecast. Additional rainfall this weekend is not expected to produce significant flooding, but minor river flooding cannot be ruled out.

ALT This graphic shows the current status of WGRFC rivers, indicating minor flooding and action stage are ongoing or forecast. Additional rainfall this weekend is not expected to produce significant flooding, but minor river flooding cannot be ruled out.

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Minor and moderate river flooding is ongoing and forecast for some rivers in Texas from heavy rainfall last night. With rainfall continuing through the weekend, additional forecasts are possible, especially in the basins listed below. #txrivers #txflooding
This graphic shows the NWS Flood Hazard Outlook overlaid with WGRFC river forecasts. Minor and moderate river flooding is ongoing and forecast in several river basins.

ALT This graphic shows the NWS Flood Hazard Outlook overlaid with WGRFC river forecasts. Minor and moderate river flooding is ongoing and forecast in several river basins.

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As advertised, the heavy rainfall threat for Texas is here. This is expected to cause scattered to widespread action stage rises and minor river flooding, with isolated significant river flooding possible for some river basins. #txrivers #txwx #txflooding
This graphic shows 7 day forecast rainfall across Texas, with interstate highways and rivers labeled.

ALT This graphic shows 7 day forecast rainfall across Texas, with interstate highways and rivers labeled.

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Heavy rainfall is expected to bring minor river flooding to NM and TX this week, beginning today in NM with the threat shifting into TX as the week progresses. Isolated moderate river flooding is possible, especially in parts of TX. #nmflooding #txflooding
Graphic shows the experimental Flood Hazard Outlook, indicating limited to considerable flood potential across our region. Minor river flooding is expected and isolated moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out.

ALT Graphic shows the experimental Flood Hazard Outlook, indicating limited to considerable flood potential across our region. Minor river flooding is expected and isolated moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out.

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Heavy rainfall and river flooding remains a threat this week as tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo moves through. #riverflooding #Polo #NewMexico #Texas
Graphic depicts the potential impacts.

ALT Graphic depicts the potential impacts.

Graphic depicts the potential impacts.

ALT Graphic depicts the potential impacts.

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The National Water Center has issued the latest Key Messages for the potential flooding impacts from the Southwest into the Central US this week. More info: water.noaa.gov #flooding #AZwx #COwx #IAwx #KSwx #MOwx #NEwx #NMwx #OKwx #TXwx #UTwx #ILwx
Key Messages

ALT Key Messages

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Over the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall occurred over Southeastern New Mexico and in the Big Bend Region of Texas. This triggered higher flows with a couple minor and moderate river flooding forecasts on the Pecos and Rio Grande Rivers. #nmwx
Graphic features last 24 hours of precipitation and current river forecasts.

ALT Graphic features last 24 hours of precipitation and current river forecasts.

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Overall, river flood potential is diminishing across NM and west TX; however, remain aware that some rivers and normally dry streambeds may still have higher-than-normal flows into the weekend.
Map of NM and west TX showing a limited flood hazard area.

ALT Map of NM and west TX showing a limited flood hazard area.

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