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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

343 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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Lincoln NM-

343 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 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated the 

heavy rain is slowly ending over the Blue 2, South Fork and McBride 

burn scars. Up to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional 

rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. 

Flash flooding is ongoing.



Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Cedar Creek 

and Rio Ruidoso drainages. 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. 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 and automated gauges.



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.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



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LAT...LON 3346 10564 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



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC



$$



Guyer

