Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 4 at 11:48AM MDT until September 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 ridgeline of the Sacramento
Mountains late Saturday morning peaking midday Saturday. Very
slow and erratic storm motion along with rainfall rates in excess
of 2 inches an hour will result in a higher risk for flash
flooding on the Ruidoso area burn scars. Storms and the overall
flash flood risk should taper off over the area by the mid to
late afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov