Alto, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH FORK BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN
COUNTY...

At 203 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated only showers producing light
to moderate rain persisting over the South Fork burn scar. Between
0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. 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 the Rio Bonito,
Eagle Creek, Cedar Creek and Rio Ruidoso drainages and potentially
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. 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 burn scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the South Fork burn scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Lincoln, Ruidoso Downs, Fort Stanton, Glencoe, Alto,
Lincoln State Monument, San Patricio, Bonito Lake and Hondo.

This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 91 and 107.

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

...Local Area Emergency...

The following message is transmitted at the request of Lincoln
County OES.

Flash flooding is imminent in the Cedar Creek Alpine Village area.
Evacuate or move to higher ground immediately. Do not delay
gathering belongings or try to protect your home. Stay tuned to
official Lincoln County social media or local news for updates.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains. This includes recent wildfire burn
scars near Ruidoso.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will develop over the
Sacramento Mountains today. This activity will be capable of
producing locally heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per
hour. This heavy rainfall may lead to burn scar flash
flooding with dangerous debris flows.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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