Hammer down weather report 2026-10-29 16:00:58
🚨 **ROAD-WEATHER UPDATE: FLOODING**
– **South Fork and Salt Burn Scars near Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe and Hollywood, New Mexico:** Life-threatening flash flooding and debris flows are ongoing or expected. Up to 1.5 inches has fallen, with rainfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour possible. **Highway 70 and nearby bridges, culverts and roadways may be impacted.** Warning expires at **4:30 p.m. MDT**.
– **Salt Burn Scar in northern Otero County, New Mexico:** Flash flooding and debris flows are threatening roads, including portions of **U.S. Highway 70 between Apache Summit and the Otero-Lincoln County line.** Warning expires at **2:30 p.m. MDT**.
– **Southeastern New Mexico and southwest Texas:** A Flood Watch remains in effect through **Friday afternoon**, including the **Highway 54 corridor** and the Guadalupe Mountains. **1–3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts,** could cause flooding of streams, low-water crossings and poor-drainage areas.
**Never drive through floodwater—turn around, don’t drown.** Roads may be washed out or covered by mud, rocks and debris. Be prepared to change plans and monitor later warnings.
Submit road-weather reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**.
Check local conditions before traveling.
