Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will begin to develop over the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains by late this morning. The activity will move slowly southwestward across the Ruidoso area during the afternoon with rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches possible. There is a moderate risk of flash flooding below recent burn scars. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood