First published Oct 29, 2026, 8:17:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 9:15:15 PM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 1:43PM MDT until October 29 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The warning reports life-threatening flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly around the Salt Burn Scar, affecting communities and routes near Lincoln, New Mexico. The source describes heavy rainfall, potential debris flows, and possible impacts along the Rio Ruidoso and Highway 70.

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Affected location: Lincoln, New Mexico

Illustrative image: Women's Club at 1400N. Mesa & River St, El Paso Tx. Building's Faccade general view. — Rogelio Rivero Cagigas/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The source identifies an immediate life-threatening flood threat affecting nearby communities and roads.

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Oct 29, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC
The warning reports life-threatening flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly around the Salt Burn Scar, affecting communities and routes near Lincoln, New Mexico. The source describes heavy rainfall, potential debris flows, and possible impacts along the Rio Ruidoso and Highway 70.
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