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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:35 AM Aug. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of central New Mexico,
including the following area, South Central Mountains.

Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat today. Please
continue to heed any remaining road closures.

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of thunderstorm activity on Sunday will be
capable of producing heavy rainfall that could lead to flash
flooding over recent wildfire burn scars. Burn scars around
Ruidoso are very vulnerable to 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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