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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:39 PM Jul. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. This includes the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar and Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...Until 9 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall rates in excess of 1.5"/hour are possible from slow- moving thunderstorms. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible on the Ruidoso area and Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scars, where the risk of flash flooding will be greatest. - 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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