Flood Watch: South Central Mountains

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Flood Watch — South Central Mountains Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The South Central Mountains including the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...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... - Scattered thunderstorms across the South Central Mountains will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour over and downstream of recent burn scars Saturday afternoon. The greatest concern exists over the South Fork burn scar. Storm motion will be slow toward the west, though outflow boundaries may cause storm motions to be erratic. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood