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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:41AM MDT until October 29 at

Affecting South Central Mountains

In effect until: Oct 29, 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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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 noon MDT today through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the ridgeline of the
Sacramento Mountains this afternoon.  Storm motions of
south-to-north at 10-15 mph could also lead to several rounds of
storms passing over or near the burn scar areas.  There is
potential for 1 to 1.5 inches of rain to fall where two or more
storms impact the same area.

Additional rainfall is expected overnight, but rainfall rates
will be lower.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:41AM MDT until October 29 at

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