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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:47 AM Jun. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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. This includes Ruidoso and the burn scars surrounding the village. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT Monday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings and village streets may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected between Monday and Wednesday as a rich monsoon plume shifts over the area. Rainfall rates may reach 3 inches per hour at times. Though chances for flooding and heavy rainfall are generally higher in the afternoon, precipitation will occur on and off, day and night. Areas within and downstream of the Blue 2, McBride, South Fork and Salt burn scars will be especially susceptible to flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor updated forecasts and prepare to take swift action when Flash Flood Warnings are issued. &&
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