Sep 12, 1996
The Rio Hondo climbed as much as 6 feet above bankfull following heavy rains over eastern Lincoln county. Amounts of 4-6 inches in 24 hours were recorded in the area from Hondo to Picacho. Damage was limited mainly to numerous washouts of low water road crossings, but some utilities were washed out at a new R.V. park near Tinnie. No injuries were reported, but several vehicles were trapped between arroyos for as long as 10 hours. A few residents were unable to return home for 2 days because of t
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5568519). 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.