936 
WGUS75 KABQ 292106
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
306 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026

NMC027-292230-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0239.000000T0000Z-261029T2230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
306 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SALT BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
430 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 306 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Salt Burn Scar. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the Salt 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. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding in and around the Salt Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
         Salt Burn Scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.

Increased flow along the Rio Ruidoso from Hollywood to Glencoe may
lead to minor river flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3331 10570 3334 10567 3334 10564 3333 10563
      3336 10556 3338 10553 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

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367 
WGUS75 KABQ 292142
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
342 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026

NMC027-292152-
/O.CAN.KABQ.FF.W.0239.000000T0000Z-261029T2230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
342 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SALT BURN SCAR IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flash flooding
is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any
remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for a portion of
central New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3331 10570 3334 10567 3334 10564 3333 10563
      3336 10556 3338 10553 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559

$$

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