Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 5:52PM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* 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.
* WHEN...Saturday afternoon.
* 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...
- Storms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon across the
Sacramento Mountains, moving slowly to the southwest. Rainfall
rates may exceed 1 inch per hour in the strongest storms. Storms
from Friday have made soils even more susceptible to flooding.
There is a moderate to high risk of flash flooding below the area
burn scars.
- This includes the Ruidoso area burn scars and the Seven Cabins
burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: