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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:56 AM Sep. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central, and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau. Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday. && ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains, including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding. - 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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