Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:48AM MDT until August 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:48am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
burn scars.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams on and downstream of recent burn scars may rise
out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour over the burn scars
surrounding Ruidoso have the potential to produce rapid runoff
that would impact creeks and streams in the Ruidoso area. The
main risk window for flash flooding will be 2 PM to 5 PM MDT.
- 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