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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
558 AM MDT Tue May 6 2025


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East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
558 AM MDT Tue May 6 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico, including the following areas, in east central New Mexico, 
  Quay County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de 
  Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and 
  Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union 
  County.

* WHEN...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Multiple rounds of rainfall will continue through today.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
    expected, though higher amounts up to 2 inches are possible.
    After recent rainfall, the potential for runoff with increase
    due to wetter soils.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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