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WGUS75 KABQ 051752
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1152 AM MDT Sat Sep 5 2026

NMC027-052000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0124.000000T0000Z-260905T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
1152 AM MDT Sat Sep 5 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH FORK BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 1152 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen with the heaviest amounts on the northwest side of
the burn scar.  Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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. 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...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
         South Fork Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...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.

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LAT...LON 3342 10579 3343 10575 3342 10566 3344 10563
      3340 10561 3338 10562 3339 10564 3334 10564
      3333 10563 3336 10556 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10573 3339 10573
      3339 10580 3340 10581

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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