Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 5 at 7:04AM MDT until June 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
June 5, 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 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
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