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Flood Watch

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South Central Mountains

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Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous thunderstorms will develop over the south-central mountains Sunday afternoon, then move slowly to the southwest and west. Rain rates over 1 inch per hour in a few of the stronger storms will lead to rapid runoff, especially where the ground is saturated from heavy rain and flash flooding on previous days. There is a moderate to high risk of flash flooding below recent burn scars. - This includes the Ruidoso area burn scars and the Seven Cabins burn scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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