Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 4:48PM MDT until July 27 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 447 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms between Ruidoso and Glencoe. This will
cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.25
inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Ruidoso, Rio, Little Creek and Eagle Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: