9/18/2025 10:44:00 PM until 9/19/2025 12:00:00 PM

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

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. This includes the burn scars surrounding the village of Ruidoso. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The potential exists for at least two rounds of rainfall across the burn scars surrounding Ruidoso on Friday. Storms will be capable of rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour. These heavy rainfall rates combined with wet soils from Thursday's rainfall may result in burn scar flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood