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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 3:05AM MDT until September 17 at

Affecting West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; South Central Mountains; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM

West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; South Central Mountains; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 5:15 PM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash 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 continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands and South Central Mountains. In west central New
Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West
Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
runoff and flash flooding.

Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln County will be
especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 3:05AM MDT until September 17 at

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