Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 3:06PM MDT until October 29 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

At 306 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Salt Burn Scar. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the Salt 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 indicated.

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.

Increased flow along the Rio Ruidoso from Hollywood to Glencoe may
lead to minor river flooding.

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.

This month

1919th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days