The National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday declared a flash flood emergency in New Mexico after heavy rainfall impacted the Ruidoso area, and one father and two children reportedly have been swept away by flooding in Lincoln, New Mexico.
The declaration comes after heavy flooding in Texas last Friday killed over 100 people. The massive flooding began last week near multiple summer camps in Kerr County, including an all-girl summer camp that lost 27 campers and counselors.
The NWS has issued flash flood warnings in multiple areas of New Mexico, and warned Ruidoso residents to stay away from the Ruidoso River.
“A DANGEROUS situation is unfolding in RUIDOSO! A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY remains in effect,” the NWS’ Albuquerque field office posted on X. “Seek HIGHER GROUND NOW! Do NOT attempt to drive through the floodwaters. The current will carry away your vehicle!”
