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BREAKING: A MASSIVE flooding event is unfolding right now in Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Smokin Joe:

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https://twitter.com/jammles9/status/1942718011703714094

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The video shows a big part of the problem. Like the water in hurricanes (inshore) or a tsunami, the vanguard of this flood is laden heavily with debris. That is a serious threat to exposed humans, vehicles, and structures, and tends to clog normal infrastructure over the watercourse, causing the water to back up until it finds a new outlet. Which is why, on a small scale, water levels can rise feet in mere seconds.

Dangerous stuff.

mystery-ak:
New Mexico flooding leaves 3 dead as fast-moving water sweeps through mountain resort town
Rio Ruidoso rises 5 feet above previous record, governor signs emergency declaration
 By Pilar Arias Fox News
Published July 9, 2025 8:03am EDT


Just days after flash flooding devastated the Hill Country of Texas, killing more than 100, three people have died in New Mexico after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding.

A man and two young children, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, were swept away by floodwaters on Tuesday, the village of Ruidoso said in a statement. The situation was so severe in the popular summer retreat that an entire house was caught on camera being swept downstream.

"Our hearts are broken for the families who have lost their loved ones in this terrible tragedy," Mayor Lynn Crawford said in a statement.

"The entire Village of Ruidoso extends our deepest sympathy and compassion to these grieving families during this unimaginably difficult time. We are united in our sorrow and our commitment to supporting one another as we face this devastating loss together."

The Rio Ruidoso rose to a record-breaking 20 feet, which is five feet higher than its previous record, the village said.

The devastation is attributed to the torrential rainfall over burn scar areas from the South Fork and Salt fires that occurred last year.

mystery-ak:

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https://twitter.com/matt_vanswol/status/1942908330805997889

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