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Three dead as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

Scripps News · 2 months ago
Scripps News
Scripps News
2 months ago

Flash flooding was threatening homes and lives in Lincoln County, New Mexico, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday, after the Rio Ruidoso began to surge over its banks.

Breakdown
  • Three people died after flash floods struck southern New Mexico. 5s
  • Emergency crews performed at least 85 swift water rescues in the Rio Ruidoso area. 10s
  • A house was swept from its foundation and carried away by floodwaters. 20s
  • The Rio Ruidoso river rose 19 feet within minutes during the rainfall. 32s
  • Crews cleared debris from roads, but some cars remained stranded and search efforts continue. 1m 10s
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