Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 8:07AM MDT until September 16 at 9:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 7:07am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 807 AM MDT, emergency management continued to report flash
flooding in the Ruidoso area, including areas downstream of the Salt
burn scar. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. While rainfall rates
have been decreasing, but additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75
inches are still possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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