Flood Watch issued June 22 at 1:38PM MDT until June 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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

* WHERE…A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains. This includes Ruidoso and the burn
scars surrounding the village.

* WHEN…From Monday morning through Wednesday 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…
– Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected between Monday
and Wednesday as a rich monsoon plume shifts over the area.
Rainfall rates may reach 3 inches per hour at times. Though
chances for flooding and heavy rainfall are generally higher
in the afternoon, precipitation will occur on and off, day
and night. Areas within and downstream of the Blue 2,
McBride, South Fork and Salt burn scars will be especially
susceptible to flooding and debris flows.
– http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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