 Flood Risk After Wildfire |
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Track real-time rainfall, stream levels, and local conditions in Ruidoso with these helpful tools:
USGS Water Data for the Nation (WDFN) – Access up-to-date rainfall totals, streamflow gauges, live webcams throughout Lincoln County, and sign up for Water Alerts.
Streamflow Gauges:
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Forest Service RD 120 NR Ruidoso Downs, NM - 332247105352401
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Alto Water Treatment Plant Rain Gage at Alto, NM - 332333105403001
- Eagle Creek Below South Fork Near Alto, NM - 08387600
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Lower Gavilan Canyon Rain Gage Near Alto, NM - 332253105411930
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Upper Gavilan Canyon Rain Gage Near Alto, NM - 332313105410730
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Windy Point Rain Gage at Buck Mtn Near Alto, NM - 332435105451530
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Monjeau Peak Abv Little CK Rain Gage NR Alto, NM - 332510105440430
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Upper Raven Trail Rain Gage Near Ruidoso, NM - 332133105415530
Webcams:
Village of Ruidoso RAIN (Ruidoso All-Hazards Information Network) – Get timely updates on road and bridge closures, evacuation notices, and other emergency alerts.
Flood risk after a wildfire increases the need for flood insurance. The time to purchase flood insurance is now. To address many of the common myths and rumors during the New Mexico wildfires, FEMA activated a rumor/myth webpage. You can access it online at fema.gov/nm-rumors.
As a trusted REALTOR® in the community, you are in a position to help clients vulnerable to the risks of flooding by promoting actions that shield the lives they have built from devasting loss.
Here are four things to remember about flooding:
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For everyone: Flooding can happen anywhere, at any time. Limited drainage systems, backyard streams, neighborhood construction, and even summer storms can all cause devastating flooding.
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For homeowners: Flooding can happen even if you live far from water. In fact, between 2015 and 2019, 40% of NFIP claims came from outside high-risk flood areas.
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For renters: A standard renters insurance policy typically doesn’t cover flood damage. Your landlord may have flood insurance to cover the building you live in, but it's likely that their insurance will not cover your personal belongings should a flood occur.
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For business owners: Almost 40% of small businesses never reopen their doors following a flooding disaster.
Here are links to FloodSmart information and regarding the Map Service Center
