Lincoln County, NM
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:57 PM MDT – Tuesday 07/21 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars.
When
Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details
- Storm motion will shift to south to north on Wednesday afternoon. Repeated rounds of showers and storms with rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas Impacted
- South Central Mountains
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
In effect from Wednesday 07/22 12:00 PM MDT – Wednesday 07/22 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area burn scars.
When
Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details
- Storm motion will shift to south to north on Wednesday afternoon. Repeated rounds of showers and storms with rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas Impacted
- South Central Mountains
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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