US EditionStructures Washed Away in Ruidoso, N.M., Flooding
RUIDOSO AND MESCALERO, NEW MEXICO, JUL 7 – Post-fire flooding in Ruidoso and Mescalero has prompted multiple road closures and emergency shelter availability as officials warn of severe debris flows, the National Weather Service said.
- Flash flooding struck the mountain resort village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, causing widespread damage and closures.
- The flooding resulted from heavy monsoon rains over recently burned areas, where scorched earth reduced water absorption and triggered debris flows.
- Significant impacts included at least one home swept away in the floodwaters, multiple road and bridge closures, and dozens of residents trapped or needing rescue.
- A provisional record river crest reached 20.24 feet, and emergency teams performed at least 85 swift-water rescues while local centers provided refuge to displaced people.
- Authorities began debris searches for survivors as floodwaters receded, highlighting ongoing hazards from mudslides, gas leaks, and travel restrictions in the area.
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) has signed an emergency declaration after severe flooding hit a town which was devastated by wildfires last year. Ruidoso experienced flooding Tuesday after heavy rain fell on areas burned in blazes. The floods swept away homes, forced water rescues and closed several roads. Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including people who…
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