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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1123 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024

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Lincoln NM-
1123 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BLUE 2, SOUTH FORK AND MCBRIDE BURN
SCARS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 1123 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Blue 2, South Fork and
McBride burn scars. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Rio Bonito,
Eagle Creek, Cedar Creek and Rio Ruidoso drainages as well as
downstream along the Rio Hondo. 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. Impacts could extend at least to Picacho, New
Mexico. 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 Blue 2, South Fork and
         McBride burn scars.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of 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, Alto, Glencoe,
  Bonito Lake, Lincoln State Monument and Hollywood.

This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 91 and 99.

Although rain may be ending, intensifying flows in streams and
rivers will still exist. Do not be lulled into a false sense of
safety because rain may be ending.

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 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3344 10536 3341 10538 3340 10542 3331 10558
      3331 10573 3339 10573 3339 10578 3340 10578
      3341 10580 3344 10581 3348 10580 3348 10574
      3346 10564 3348 10557 3354 10545 3350 10536

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

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