The flash flooding poses significant risks to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, culverts, and reservoirs. Low-lying areas and poor drainage zones are particularly vulnerable. Residents in affected areas, including Sandoval and McKinley counties, should remain alert to rapidly rising water levels in creeks, streams, and urban areas. The saturated soil increases the likelihood of flash flooding, which can lead to dangerous conditions such as debris flows and road washouts. Communities near burn scars, such as Ruidoso, are at heightened risk due to excessive rainfall.