Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lincoln County in New Mexico

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lincoln County in New Mexico.

Flash Flood Warning

The warning was issued at 4:20 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:15 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 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

Hazards

Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the South Fork Burn Scar

Potential 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

Areas Affected

The warning covers Lincoln County in New Mexico.

Safety Information

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.