US Edition3 missing, house swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO, JUL 8 – Intense monsoon rains on wildfire burn scars caused a record 20-foot river crest and at least 85 swift-water rescues, killing three including two children, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Ruidoso experienced severe flash flooding caused by monsoon rains over burn scars, resulting in three deaths, dozens trapped, and a house swept downstream.
- Following last year’s wildfires on burn scars, intense monsoon rains of 3.5 inches in 90 minutes caused severe flash flooding by stripping vegetation and increasing debris flow.
- Data confirms the Rio Ruidoso crested at 20.24 feet, prompting at least 85 swift water rescues by emergency crews.
- Following the flood, the State of New Mexico requested federal aid and opened shelters for displaced residents, supporting recovery efforts amid ongoing risks.
- Regional meteorologists warn of more rain and thunderstorms this week, prompting Ruidoso leaders to prepare for additional flash flooding amid ongoing risks from monsoon season.
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Richard Connor As darkness fell over the Sacramento Mountains above Ruidoso on Tuesday evening a shawl of silvery mist draped the peaks’ shoulders in a cloak that looked Heavenly. Below sat Hell. Earlier in the day the Rio Ruidoso violently leapt over its banks, sending trees, trucks, dumpsters, televisions, washing machines and even an entire house through the Village of Ruidoso in the worst flood in its history. Worse than all the debris, thre…
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