Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
746 AM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025

NMZ226-140315-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
746 AM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
  area, South Central Mountains. This includes the Ruidoso area burn
  scars.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 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...
  - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue
    today. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with a risk of
    flash flooding both below and away from burn scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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