706 WGUS75 KABQ 180002 FFSABQ Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 602 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 NMC027-180030- /O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0148.000000T0000Z-260918T0030Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lincoln NM- 602 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH FORK AND BLUE 2 BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY... At 602 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Blue 2 Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 1.50 inches of rain have fallen. Meanwhile, up to one third to one half an inch of rain has fallen on the South Fork Burn Scar. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area as additional showers and storms continue to develop. 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. HAZARD...Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the South Fork and Blue 2 Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the South Fork and Blue 2 Burn Scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ruidoso, Alto, Bonito Lake and Hollywood. Minor flooding and mud over roads have been reported in Upper Canyon as a result of the South Fork Burn Scar. 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 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. && LAT...LON 3344 10583 3348 10579 3352 10574 3351 10568 3344 10563 3340 10561 3338 10562 3339 10564 3334 10564 3332 10562 3331 10558 3331 10573 3339 10573 3339 10583 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE $$ DPorter 334 WGUS75 KABQ 180028 FFSABQ Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 628 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 NMC027-180038- /O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0144.000000T0000Z-260918T0030Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lincoln NM- 628 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SALT BURN SCAR WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY... Light rain will continue over the area and flows of water in arroyos as well as ponding of water in low spots will persist. Otherwise, the heavy rain has ended and flood waters are gradually receding. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 300 AM MDT Friday for portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico. && LAT...LON 3333 10563 3342 10545 3343 10543 3340 10542 3331 10558 3332 10562 $$ DPorter 327 WGUS75 KABQ 180029 FFSABQ Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 629 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 NMC027-180039- /O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0148.000000T0000Z-260918T0030Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lincoln NM- 629 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH FORK AND BLUE 2 BURN SCAR WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY... Light rain will continue over the area and flows of water in arroyos as well as ponding of water in low spots will persist. Otherwise, the heavy rain has ended. 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 300 AM MDT Friday for portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico. && LAT...LON 3344 10583 3348 10579 3352 10574 3351 10568 3344 10563 3340 10561 3338 10562 3339 10564 3334 10564 3332 10562 3331 10558 3331 10573 3339 10573 3339 10583 $$ DPorter 598 WGUS75 KABQ 180052 FFSABQ Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 652 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 NMC039-043-180300- /O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0149.000000T0000Z-260918T0300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rio Arriba NM-Sandoval NM- 652 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RIO ARRIBA AND NORTHWESTERN SANDOVAL COUNTIES... At 652 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area have ended. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Counselor. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 94 and 102 and County Road 379. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. && LAT...LON 3622 10754 3624 10751 3630 10746 3644 10737 3642 10726 3631 10728 3627 10730 3620 10737 3615 10739 3612 10745 3612 10750 3613 10753 3617 10755 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED $$ 34