Weather Forecast for Ruidoso

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this 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... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour on Ruidoso area burn scars Saturday afternoon. This activity will move slowly and erratically across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and runoff increases the risk of flooding during Saturday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour on Ruidoso area burn scars this afternoon. This activity will move slowly and erratically across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture will lead to the development numerous slow- moving thunderstorms around the Sacramento mountains. Storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour which may lead to excessive runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.