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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

704 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026



NMZ226-060000-

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South Central Mountains-

704 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026



...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.



* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area

  burn scars.



* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Thunderstorms this afternoon will be capable of producing heavy

    rainfall rates in excess of one inch per hour, which could create

    rapid runoff and debris flows downstream of burn scars. Storm

    motions will be toward the south and southwest around 10 to 20

    mph.

  - Areas on and downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars in

    Ruidoso and the Seven Cabins burn scar in the Capitan Mountains.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.



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