Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 28 at 2:30PM MDT until August 28 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 230 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Salt Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Fence Canyon, Snow
Canyon, Bear Canyon and Turkey Spring Canyon as well as Highway 70
and the Rio Ruidoso through Ruidoso Downs. Impacts may also occur
downstream of Ruidoso Downs along the Rio Ruidoso. The debris flow
can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Salt Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Emergency Management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Salt Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.
Flash flooding reported from rapid rise and flow out of the Bear
Canyon through the J and J Church along U.S. Highway 70 just north of
the county line.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the Salt Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated
across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If
you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov