{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/AS-NM-cbc48841-85b6-4c7c-9bd4-10dbbcde4e31","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Ongoing Flash Flooding","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/AS-NM-cbc48841-85b6-4c7c-9bd4-10dbbcde4e31","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"202405, Village of Ruidoso, Village of Ruidoso"},"word_count":82,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Local Area Emergency: Ongoing Flash Flooding\n\n**Severity:** Extreme\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Ruidoso Downs\n**Issued by:** 202405, Village of Ruidoso, Village of Ruidoso\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T16:15:25-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T16:15:25-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T20:15:25-06:00\n\n## Description\nLincoln County Emergency Management: Flash Flooding is OBSERVED in the Turkey Canyon area\n\n## Instructions\nRapidly rising floodwaters have been reported in Ruidoso Downs along River Lane. Rapidly rising floodwaters may impact roadways and low-lying areas. For your safety avoid travel and move immediately to higher ground! Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home."}