Sep 15, 2001
Heavy rain estimated at 2 to 3 inches swept over Ruidoso producing heavy runoff into Gavilan, Eagle and Paradise Canyons which swept south filling these normally dry arroyos to near record water levels. Hull Road and Gavilan Canyon Road suffered heavy asphalt removal while the mud and debris at one time threatened several road bridges. Runoff was aggravated by soils wet from several days of late summer rain and also the heavy runoff from nearby fire scorched forest areas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5262837). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.