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Flood Watch

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South Central Mountains

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this 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. 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 will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour on Ruidoso area burn scars this afternoon. This activity will move erratically north and west across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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