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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1145 AM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026

NMZ201>208-230000-
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Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
1145 AM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, west-central NM, and the
  Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor
  drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
  drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates
    in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash
    flooding. Areas that have recently received heavy rainfall will
    be more susceptible to flash flooding impacts.
  - 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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NMZ226-230000-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
1145 AM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor
  drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
  drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates
    in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash
    flooding. Areas that have recently received heavy rainfall will
    be more susceptible to flash flooding impacts. This includes
    areas within and downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn
    scars.
  - 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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