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Flood Watch
Issued: 2:53 PM Jul. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT 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... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across the south central mountains. Storms motions toward the north and northwest around 5 to 10 mph alongside rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected in the stronger storms. Rapid runoff will lead to flash flooding, especially where the ground is saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This includes downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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