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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:15 AM Jul. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for today is cancelled for the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar, and for the South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. && ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 Ruidoso area burn scars and all of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms moving slowly north with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected again Tuesday. - 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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