New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/24/2026 20:58

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 9:58PM MDT until July 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour on Ruidoso area burn scars Saturday afternoon. This activity will move slowly westward across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.
Area Description: 
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM