Severe · Flood WatchActive alert
Flood Watch issued September 8 at 1:49AM MDT until September 8 at
Affecting South Central Mountains
In effect until: Sep 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
South Central Mountains
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:00 PM.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations downstream of the South Fork and Salt wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoon moisture and atmospheric instability will be present this afternoon, leading to the development of strong, slow- moving thunderstorms over the Sacramento mountains. These slow-moving storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour which may lead to excessive runoff on the vulnerable South Fork and Salt burn scars. These burn scars are very susceptible to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™