Albuquerque Fire Rescue received multiple flood channel rescues and water emergencies calls
Bernalillo County under Flash Flood Warning until 11:15 p.m.
Crews working to remove debris and make space for water at Ruidoso Downs causing some races to be canceled
Heavy rain hit areas like Cedar Creek, Upper Canyon around Oto Area, and Eagle Creek
Over 20,000 people in Albuquerque without power
Parts of Downtown Albuquerque closed due to standing water
Rio Ruidoso water levels rose from 1.7ft to more than 5.5ft leading to an evacuation notice for Upper Canyon Area
Several road closures in place including Gavilan Canyon from Sutton to Meander, Paradise Canyon from Country Club to Phillips Circle, and Hall Road from Royale to Paradise Canyon
New Mexico Experiences Severe Weather Events: Flash Flood Warnings, Power Outages, and Evacuations
On Saturday night, Bernalillo County in New Mexico was hit with intense rains resulting in flash flood warnings and power outages. According to multiple sources,
Bernalillo County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 11:15 p.m.
Parts of Downtown Albuquerque have been closed due to standing water.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue has received multiple calls for flood channel rescues and water emergencies.
Over 20,000 people in Albuquerque are without power as of 10:41 p.m.
Ruidoso, another area in New Mexico, was also affected by the heavy rain. The National Weather Service reported that Rio Ruidoso water levels rose from 1.7ft to more than 5.5ft, leading to an evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon Area due to unstable soil and life-threatening flood waters.
Crews were working to remove debris and make space for the water at Ruidoso Downs, causing some races to be canceled.
Heavy rain hit areas like Cedar Creek, Upper Canyon around Oto Area, and Eagle Creek. Several road closures are in place including Gavilan Canyon from Sutton to Meander, Paradise Canyon from Country Club to Phillips Circle, and Hall Road from Royale to Paradise Canyon.
The monsoon thunderstorm chance remains through the weekend.
Monsoon thunderstorm chance remains through the weekend
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An evacuation notice was issued for the upper canyon area due to unstable soil and life-threatening flood waters
Crews were working to remove debris and make space for the water at Ruidoso Downs, causing some races to be canceled
Heavy rain hit areas like Cedar Creek, Upper Canyon around Oto Area, and Eagle Creek
Several road closures in place including Gavilan Canyon from Sutton to Meander, Paradise Canyon from Country Club to Phillips Circle, and Hall Road from Royale to Paradise Canyon
