| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain / Burn Area |
| State |
NEW MEXICO |
| County/Area |
LINCOLN |
| WFO |
ABQ |
| Begin Date |
08/05/2011 12:30:00 MST-7 |
| Begin Range |
0 |
| Begin Azimuth |
N |
| Begin Location |
RUIDOSO DOWNS |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
33.33/-105.6 |
| End Date |
08/05/2011 14:30:00 MST-7 |
| End Range |
1 |
| End Azimuth |
NNW |
| End Location |
RUIDOSO DOWNS |
| End Lat/Lon |
33.34/-105.6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
0.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
A thunderstorm slowing moving to the northeast, dropped significant amounts of rain between Ruidoso and Glencoe. The most significant precipitation missed the White Fire burn scar to the south, though, up to an inch of rain may have impacted the scar itself. The worst flooding was within the town of Ruidoso Downs, rather than downstream of the White Fire burn scar. Other flash flooding was reported downstream of the Las Conchas burn scar. A creek with rushing water and debris went out of its banks near Dixon Apple Orchard. This was not the first time water and debris had filled the creek, but it is the first time the creek overflowed. |
| Event Narrative |
Though the Rio Ruidoso was running high and fast downstream of Ruidoso Downs, the most significant flooding was within the town itself. Water approximately two feet deep flooded the intersection of Highlands and Joe Welch. An SUV attempted to cross the waters but was unsuccessful. Flooding and debris from the White Fire burn scar was also noted along Highway 70. |
