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.
LCOES. Flood evacuation lifted. Return via open roads. Avoid floodwater.
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