Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:10PM MDT until August 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The burn scars surrounding the Ruidoso area.
* 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.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall with
rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches an hour resulting in the
potential for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov