Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:24AM MDT until September 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Alert Description
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains, including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Safety Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.