# Flood Watch: South Central Mountains — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-07-21 01:01 ingested 2026-07-21 08:27

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

## extract

Flood Watch — South Central Mountains
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, south central mountains.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this afternoon.

* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon across the south central mountains. Storms motions
toward the north and northwest around 5 to 10 mph alongside
rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected in the stronger
storms. Rapid runoff will lead to flash flooding, especially
where the ground is saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This
includes downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.