Notification: Increased Risk of Flooding
North Valley Coalition
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:48 PM
To: BernCo Neighborhood Coordination <bernconeighborh...@bernco.gov>
Subject: Notification: Increased Risk of Flooding
Good Afternoon Neighbors,
Please see the message below provided by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue regarding monsoon rainfall expected this week across the County. We ask that you share this information with your fellow neighbors and organization contact lists. Please stay safe out there.
Best regards,
Megan Holcomb
Neighborhood Coordinator
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Planning & Development Services
415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
EMAIL: mhol...@bernco.gov
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Rainfall associated with the current monsoon weather pattern is expected to impact Bernalillo County Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, September 25, with the heaviest rainfall expected Wednesday, September 23. Rainfall is expected across both the Metro area and East Mountains, with higher storm-total amounts forecast in the East Mountains. Thunderstorms may produce locally higher rainfall totals and periods of localized flooding. Current estimates are approximately 1.5 to 2 inches of total rainfall for the Metro area and 2.5 to 3 inches for the East Mountains through Friday. Please use caution over the next several days and stay safe.
South Valley
Historically flood-prone roads north of Rio Bravo Boulevard, west of Rio Grande, south of Central Avenue, and east of 98th Street. Additional concern exists from Prosperity Avenue to Rio Bravo Boulevard between 2nd Street and Interstate 25.
North Valley
Several locations along 4th Street are susceptible to localized roadway flooding during heavier rainfall. These areas generally drain relatively quickly after rainfall decreases.
East Mountains
Heavy rain over the northern East Mountains may rapidly concentrate runoff into Tijeras Creek and create downstream flooding concerns. Higher forecast totals increase concern during the Wednesday period.
Local Resources:
Sand and sandbags are available at many fire stations across the county for residents to fill.
Residents do not need to call ahead. They may visit any listed station to retrieve empty bags from the blue metal container on site. Sand is available for self-filling.
We recommend bringing work gloves and a suitable shovel.
If assistance is needed, residents may contact the station crew in person.
Assistance is subject to crew availability, as personnel may be responding to emergency calls.
The 12 Bernalillo County Fire Rescue stations listed below currently offer empty sandbags and fine sand to the public. Please do not block station entrances or equipment bays when picking up supplies.
North Region
- Station 30 — 6697 4th Street NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
- Station 31 — 9819 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque
- Station 35 — 11700 Paseo del Norte NE, Albuquerque
- Station 36 — 501 Bear Canyon Lane NE, Albuquerque
South Region
- Station 32 — 1701 Arenal Road SW, Albuquerque
- Station 33 — 3909 Barcelona Road SW, Albuquerque
- Station 34 — 2801 Don Felipe Road SW, Albuquerque
- Station 38 — 3610 Prince Street SE, Albuquerque
East Region
- Station 40 — 48 Public School Road, Tijeras
- Station 41 — 10838 NM Highway 337, Tijeras
- Station 43 — 4 Dressage Road, Tijeras
- Station 46 — 25 Frost Road, Sandia Park
To Fill sandbags:
Fill each bag about one-third to one-half full. This ensures bags remain manageable. Please stack properly.
***Keep checking official weather updates and never drive or walk through flooded roads or moving water.
Peggy Norton
North Valley Coalition
