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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1223 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025

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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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