Headline:
Ongoing Flash Flooding
Event:
Local Area Emergency
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 6:07pm
Description:
Lincoln County OES. Flood Evacuation has been lifted.
Instruction:
Lincoln County Emergency Management: The flood evacuation along the Rio Ruidoso has been lifted as of 6:34 PM. Residents may return using open roads. Do not walk or drive through floodwater. Obey road closures and avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines.
Area Description:
Ruidoso Downs
Forcast Office:
202405, Village of Ruidoso, Village of Ruidoso
Sender:
LeonardWeir@ruidoso-nm.gov