Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 2 at 1:01PM MDT until June 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, south central mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Remnant abundant moisture will allow for another round of slow
moving thunderstorms capable of producing 1 inch or more per hour
to develop over or near the Ruidoso area and Seven Cabins burn
scars early Wednesday afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall will
threaten flash flooding on these recent burn scars. Secondary
rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to last into the
late evening hours.
- The south central mountains, including Ruidoso and the Seven
Cabins burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, south central mountains.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* 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.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rich Gulf moisture will surge over the area Tuesday producing
numerous showers and thunderstorms. A few of the stronger storms
will be capable of producing rain at rates over 1 inch per hour.
Locations below recent burn scars will be especially susceptible
to rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- The south central mountains, including Ruidoso and the Seven
Cabins burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov