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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1142 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024

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Lincoln NM-
1142 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BRADY CANYON AND CEDAR CREEK...

...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 1142 PM MDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain over the Blue 2, South Fork and McBride burn 
scars. Up to 0.75 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.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Brady Canyon and Cedar Creek. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding in and around the Blue 2, South Fork and
         McBride burn scars.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for 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, dangerous and life threatening 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...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

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