Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 3:11PM MDT until July 20 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 311 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding over the
Salt Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding in and around the Salt Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported that flash flooding is
occurring in Bear Canyon.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Salt Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
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.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: