Ruidoso ALERT

Flood Watch issued October 8 at 10:05AM MDT until October 8 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Headline

Flood Watch issued October 8 at 10:05AM MDT until October 8 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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...Until 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...
- Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy
rainfall will form over the Ruidoso area this afternoon.
Rainfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour in some of this
activity, elevating the risk for burn scar flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaAreal Flood
SeverityWatch
Event CodeFFA
AreaSouth Central Mountains
SentWednesday, October 8, 2025 10:05 AM MDT
ExpiresWednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00 PM MDT
SenderNWS Albuquerque NM
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5055a0ed7dbb034f10a81bc8067f80b9ef11aab3.001.1