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Flood Watch issued September 4 at 9:10PM MDT until September 5 at

Affecting South Central Mountains

In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

South Central Mountains

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:00 PM.

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 continues to be
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 higher terrain late Saturday
morning then drift erratically into the nearby lower terrain
through Saturday afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches
an hour will result in a higher risk for flash flooding on the
Ruidoso area burn scars. The flash flood risk will taper off by
late afternoon.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued September 4 at 9:10PM MDT until September 5 at

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