Flood Watch for South Central Mountains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- South Central Mountains
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- Severe
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- Possible
What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The burn scars surrounding the Ruidoso area. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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... Storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall with rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches an hour resulting in the potential for flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:10PM MDT until August 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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