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Flood Watch issued September 4 at 11:48AM MDT until September 5 at

Affecting South Central Mountains

In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 5:00 AM

South Central Mountains

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 5:00 AM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms will develop over the ridgeline of the Sacramento
Mountains late Saturday morning peaking midday Saturday. Very
slow and erratic storm motion along with rainfall rates in excess
of 2 inches an hour will result in a higher risk for flash
flooding on the Ruidoso area burn scars. Storms and the overall
flash flood risk should taper off over the area by the mid to
late afternoon.
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Flood Watch issued September 4 at 11:48AM MDT until September 5 at

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