Flash Flood Warning for Lincoln, NM
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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...
What the bulletin says to do
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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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.
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Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 11:52AM MDT until September 5 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 11:00AM MDT until September 5 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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