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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

220 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025



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Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo

Mountains-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-

220 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025



...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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