Ruidoso, flooding and New Mexico
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Heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage and water rescues. This weekend's calmer forecast may bring some relief.
Flash flooding from torrential rain hit Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing at least three people and prompting dozens of rescues, officials said. A house was seen being carried downstream Tuesday by the fast-moving water a year after the same area was devastated by two wildfires.
Fox Weather on MSN2d
Flash flooding slams Ruidoso again as New Mexico town feels impacts from wildfire burn scarA Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the village of Ruidoso and surrounding areas after heavy rainfall from monsoonal thunderstorms triggered flooding and water rescues around burn scar areas.
The current map, as of Wednesday, July 9, of road closures by the Ruidoso All-Hazard Information Network, provided by the Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management, notes that many roads are washed out as a result of the rainfall. They include:
"Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places.
FOX Weather on MSN18d
Ruidoso, New Mexico under Flash Flood Emergency as heavy rain triggers flooding in burn scarsA Flash Flood Emergency is in effect for Ruidoso, New Mexico, as rapid rainfall rates cause flooding in burn scars from the South Fork Fire.
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