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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

NMZ226-220000-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-260722T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Storm motion will shift to south to north on Wednesday afternoon.
    Repeated rounds of showers and storms with rainfall rates in
    excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash
    flooding.
  - 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.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and storms are likely to continue in and around the
    Ruidoso area burn scars through the rest of the afternoon. Rapid
    runoff may lead to flash flooding, especially where the ground is
    saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This includes downstream of
    the South Fork and Salt burn scars.
  - 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.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

NMZ226-220000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0010.260722T1800Z-260723T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-260722T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Storm motion will shift to south to north on Wednesday afternoon.
    Repeated rounds of showers and storms with rainfall rates in
    excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash
    flooding.
  - 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.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and storms are likely to continue in and around the
    Ruidoso area burn scars through the rest of the afternoon. Rapid
    runoff may lead to flash flooding, especially where the ground is
    saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This includes downstream of
    the South Fork and Salt burn scars.
  - 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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