Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 3 at 2:31AM MDT until May 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over and
immediately downstream of burn scars is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from area burn scars 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and storms are forecast to develop over the
Sacramento Mountains this afternoon and move slowly northward
into the evening hours. While the flash flood threat for
locations away from burn scars is very low today, there is a
moderate threat for flash flooding on and downstream of areas
burn scars. This includes Ruidoso. Rainfall amounts will
generally range from 0.25" to 1.00" on Saturday.
- 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