Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:52PM MDT until September 29 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 552 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Up to 1.2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Upper Canyon, Brady
Canyon, and Perk Canyon as well as the Cedar Creek, Eagle Creek and
Rio Ruidoso drainages. Impacts will include but are not limited to
all nearby reservoirs, bridges, culverts and roadways. Impacts to
areas along the Rio Ruidoso may extend downstream of Ruidoso Downs.
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 South Fork and McBride Burn
Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
South Fork and McBride Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe, San Patricio 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 South Fork 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.
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