Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:13AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:13am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
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...From noon MDT today through this 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...
- Numerous thunderstorms will develop over the south-central
mountains this afternoon, then move slowly to the southwest. Rain
rates over 1 inch per hour in a few of the stronger storms will
lead to rapid runoff, especially where the ground is saturated
from heavy rain and flash flooding that occurred on Friday. There
is a high risk of flash flooding below recent 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: