AREAS AFFECTED : SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...South Central Mountains, including Ruidoso and the burn
scars surrounding the village.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings and village streets may be flooded. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- After several rounds of thunderstorms this week, wet
antecedent conditions and additional thunderstorms today may
cause significant, life-threatening flash flooding as a rich
monsoon plume remains over the area. Rainfall rates of up to
2 inches per hour are possible at times. Areas within and
downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars will be
especially susceptible to flooding and debris flows.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood