Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Albuquerque NM
AREA: Lincoln, NM
SENT: 2026-07-25T13:53:00-06:00

Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 1:53PM MDT until July 25 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT…Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Southern Lincoln County in central New Mexico…

* WHEN…Until 500 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 152 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen between Glencoe
and Fort Stanton.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Ruidoso, Lincoln, Glencoe, Lincoln State Monument and Fort
Stanton.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-25T17:00:00-06:00