New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/11/2026 16:01

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:01PM MDT until July 11 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the McBride Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Gavilan Canyon 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 McBride Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the McBride 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 McBride 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