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.
Area Description:
Ruidoso Downs
Forcast Office:
202405, Village of Ruidoso, Village of Ruidoso
Sender:
LeonardWeir@ruidoso-nm.gov