Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 4:10PM MDT until July 24 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding over the
South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.75 inches in 30 minutes.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
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. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding in and around the South Fork Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported that flash flooding is ongoing
on and below the South Fork burn scar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
South Fork Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, 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 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.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: