Ruidoso, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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...Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Sacramento
Mountains by early afternoon on Thursday. Increased moisture
in the area will allow for rainfall rates to exceed one inch
per hour. The burn scars surrounding Ruidoso will be
especially susceptible to runoff and flash flooding.
- 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.

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