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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

1223 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



NMZ226-240-270300-

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South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-

1223 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 

  possible.



* WHERE...Portions of central and southeast New Mexico, including 

  the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central 

  Mountains. In southeast New Mexico, Southwest Chaves County. This 

  includes Ruidoso and the burn scars surrounding the village.



* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 

  Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - After several rounds of thunderstorms this week, wet

    antecedent conditions and additional thunderstorms today may

    cause significant, life-threatenting flash flooding. Rainfall

    rates of up to 2 inches per hour are possible at times. Areas

    within and downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars

    will be especially susceptible to flooding and debris flows.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.



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