Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:40AM MDT until September 16 at 9:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 640 AM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in
Ruidoso area, including areas downstream of the Salt burn scar. Up to
2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches
in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported flash flooding in the Ruidoso
area, including along Cree Meadows Drive, White Mountain
Drive, and along Cedar Creek and Fence Canyon.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov