A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for a large swath of central NewMexico from noon today through midnight. This includes the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon and Ruidoso area burn scars. Heavy rainfall rates and slow storm motions will lead to excessive runoff and a higher risk of flash flooding.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from noon today through midnight for a large portion of central New Mexico. This is your notification to be prepared, as the ingredients for heavy rain and flash flooding have come together. Stay tuned to weather.gov/abq and trusted news sources in case Flash Flood Warnings are issued, indicating that flooding is imminent.
Moisture has increased today, which will lead to scattered to numerous slow-moving showers and thunderstorms, especially along and east of the central mountain chain. Isolated areas of heavy rainfall are forecast both today and Tuesday which could lead to flash flooding.
After a wildfire, flash floods and debris flows can happen quickly after rainfall. Prepare now! A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar area in northern New Mexico and also for the Sacramento mountain scars near Ruidoso. Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings, and be ready to get to higher ground!
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