The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued flood alerts for areas of Lincoln and Otero County. Residents are urged to take caution immediately.In Lincoln County, a flash flood warning is in effect for areas near Ruidoso until 7:15 p.m., while areas near Capitan are under a flash flood warning until 6:30 p.m.In Otero County, a flash flood warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m.Weather models have indicated that nearly a half inch of rain has fallen over the South Fork and McBride burn scars, with the possibility of up to an inch of rain possible in the area. Flash flooding could begin anytime.Areas affected by the flash flood warning include Upper Canyon, Brady Canyon, and Perk Canyon, along with the Cedar Creek, Eagle Creek and Rio Ruidoso drainages. Nearby bridges and culverts could also be affected.Other areas that might experience flash flooding include Bonito Lake, Nogal, Angus and U.S. Highway 380 between mile markers 76 and 78.Drivers are discouraged from driving their vehicles in those areas and to remain alert when encountering flooded roads.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued flood alerts for areas of Lincoln and Otero County. Residents are urged to take caution immediately.
In Lincoln County, a flash flood warning is in effect for areas near Ruidoso until 7:15 p.m., while areas near Capitan are under a flash flood warning until 6:30 p.m.
In Otero County, a flash flood warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m.
Weather models have indicated that nearly a half inch of rain has fallen over the South Fork and McBride burn scars, with the possibility of up to an inch of rain possible in the area. Flash flooding could begin anytime.
Areas affected by the flash flood warning include Upper Canyon, Brady Canyon, and Perk Canyon, along with the Cedar Creek, Eagle Creek and Rio Ruidoso drainages. Nearby bridges and culverts could also be affected.
Other areas that might experience flash flooding include Bonito Lake, Nogal, Angus and U.S. Highway 380 between mile markers 76 and 78.
Drivers are discouraged from driving their vehicles in those areas and to remain alert when encountering flooded roads.
