WGUS75 KABQ 262009

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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

209 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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Lincoln NM-

209 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR UPPER CANYON OF RUIDOSO...



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BLUE 2, SOUTH FORK AND MCBRIDE BURN 

SCARS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 

SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...



At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 

rain over the Blue 2 and South Fork burn scars. Between 0.25 and 

0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 

to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing 

or expected to begin shortly.



Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Cedar Creek 

and Rio Ruidoso drainages as well as downstream along the Rio Hondo. 

Impacts will include but are not limited to all nearby reservoirs, 

bridges, culverts and roadways associated with these drainages, 

especially at those points where streams merge.  Vulnerable 

properties in low lying areas are especially at risk. Impacts could 

extend at least to Picacho, New Mexico. The debris flow can consist 

of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.



  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Upper Canyon of Ruidoso. This is a 

  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!



HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing

         flash flooding in and around the Blue 2, South Fork and

         McBride burn scars.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER

         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around

         the Blue 2, South Fork and McBride burn scars.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Ruidoso, Lincoln, Ruidoso Downs, Fort Stanton, Glencoe, Alto, 

  Lincoln State Monument, San Patricio, Bonito Lake and Hondo.



This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 91 and 107.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 

life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 

fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.



This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause 

extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches 

in the Blue 2, South Fork and McBride burn scars. 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.



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LAT...LON 3348 10557 3354 10545 3350 10536 3339 10522

      3336 10513 3334 10513 3336 10525 3341 10538

      3340 10542 3331 10558 3331 10573 3339 10573

      3339 10578 3340 10578 3341 10580 3344 10581

      3348 10580 3348 10574 3346 10564



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC



$$



Guyer

