133
WGUS75 KABQ 162028
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
228 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

NMC027-162245-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0089.000000T0000Z-250716T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
228 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH FORK BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN
COUNTY...

At 228 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated light rain continues over the
South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.10 inches are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding has been reported in the upper
canyon along Main Road at Bridge 2.

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.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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.

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 3342 10571 3342 10566 3344 10563 3340 10561
      3338 10562 3339 10564 3334 10564 3333 10563
      3336 10556 3338 10553 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10573 3339 10573
      3339 10578 3341 10578

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

34