Headline:
Ongoing Flash Flooding
Event:
Local Area Emergency
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:47pm
Description:
Lincoln County OES. Flash Flooding OBSERVED in Ruidoso Downs. MOVE to higher ground.
Instruction:
Lincoln County Emergency Management: Flash Flood Alert for Ruidoso Downs along Rio Ruidoso. Rapidly rising floodwaters may impact roadways and low-lying areas. Avoid travel and move to higher ground if threatened. Do NOT drive through flooded roads. Personnel needing shelter can go to the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center.
Cty OES. Flash Flooding OBSERVED in Ruidoso Downs along the river. MOVE to higher ground.
Lincoln County Emergency Management: Flash Flood Alert for Ruidoso Downs along the Rio Ruidoso and nearby businesses. Rapidly rising floodwaters may impact roadways and low-lying areas. Avoid travel and move to higher ground if threatened. Do NOT drive through flooded roads. Personnel needing shelter can go to the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center.
Area Description:
Ruidoso Downs
Forcast Office:
202405, Village of Ruidoso, Village of Ruidoso
Sender:
LeonardWeir@ruidoso-nm.gov