New Mexico - United States   2026-08-07   Friday   33.33N, -105.60W

Ruidoso Downs

New Mexico - United States
2026-08-07

Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 8:17PM MDT until August 7 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Issue date: 2026-08-08T02:17+00:00

At 817 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 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. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Lincoln County. Low water crossings along Gallo Arroyo and Hasperos Canyon Arroyo may be impacted.