030 
WGUS55 KABQ 272252
FFWABQ
NMC027-280145-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0132.250727T2252Z-250728T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
452 PM MDT Sun Jul 27 2025

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The South Fork, Salt, McBride burn scar in...
  South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 745 PM MDT.

* At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain over the Salt Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 
  inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing 
  or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact mainly the Bear 
and Turkey Springs Canyons. 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,
           Salt, McBride Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
           the South Fork, Salt, McBride Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe and Hollywood.

Heavy rainfall is likely to spread to the McBride and portions of 
the South Fork burn scars.

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 Salt 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 3341 10578 3342 10571 3342 10566 3344 10563
      3336 10556 3338 10553 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10573 3339 10573
      3339 10578

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

$$

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240 
WGUS75 KABQ 272330
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
530 PM MDT Sun Jul 27 2025

NMC027-280145-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0132.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
530 PM MDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SALT BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT 
UNTIL 745 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. 
Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Fence Canyon, Snow 
Canyon, Bear Canyon and Turkey Spring Canyon as well as Highway 70 
and the Rio Ruidoso through Ruidoso Downs. Impacts may also occur 
downstream of Ruidoso Downs along the Rio Ruidoso. 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 Salt Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
         the Salt Burn Scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, 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 Salt 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 3338 10565 3340 10560 3336 10556 3338 10553
      3342 10545 3343 10544 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10566

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

$$

24

944 
WGUS75 KABQ 280137
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
737 PM MDT Sun Jul 27 2025

NMC027-280147-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0132.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
737 PM MDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SALT BURN SCAR WILL EXPIRE AT 745 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please 
continue to heed any remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3340 10560 3336 10556 3338 10553
      3342 10545 3343 10544 3343 10543 3341 10543
      3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10566

$$

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