Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 1:25PM MDT until September 17 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 125 PM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Salt Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
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, Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov