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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:20 AM Jul. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
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...From 11 AM MDT this morning through 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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