Flood Watch issued May 4 at 3:20AM MDT until May 5 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following
areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln
County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico,
Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and
Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In
northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast
Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union County. In southeast New
Mexico, Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN…From noon MDT today through late tonight.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage and
intensity along and east of the Central Mountain Chain this
afternoon. Multiple waves of precipitation over the same area
will increase chances of flash flooding late today and
overnight. Localized heavy rain is expected, with rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches likely. Spotty locations may receive
up to 4 inches of rainfall. Areas within and downstream of
burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash flooding,
including the burn scars around Ruidoso and the Hermits Peak
Calf Canyon burn scar.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood