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Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:25AM MDT until September 16

Affecting Lincoln, NM

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

Lincoln, NM

Likely impact in Lincoln, NM; effects through 3:30 PM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 930 AM MDT.

* At 625 AM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in
Ruidoso area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported flash flooding in the
Ruidoso area, including along Cree Meadows Drive, White
Mountain Drive, and along Cedar Creek.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

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

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:25AM MDT until September 16

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