EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Village of Ruidoso is reporting flash flooding on Saturday afternoon, July 20, according to the Village’s Facebook page.
The Upper Canyon, Cedar Creek and Brady Canyon areas, as well as the area around the Rio Ruidoso, are being impacted and anyone in those areas is being asked to seek higher ground immediately, according to the Village of Ruidoso.
A flash flood warning has been issued for the area impacted by the South Fork fire and remains in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday, the Village said.
“This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are leaving an area that is subject to flooding,” according the Village of Ruidoso.
Last month, the Ruidoso and Mescalero Apache areas were hit by two large wildfires, the Salt South Fork wildfires, and then several days of flash flooding after that.
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