Headline

Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:44PM MDT until September 19 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

* 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

Instructions

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

Additional Details