Father and two children washed away in New Mexico flash flood, weather service says
A father and two children have been swept away by flash floods in the US state of New Mexico, the National Weather Service says
A swift water rescue team is searching for the family, and multiple other rescues are under way
Video shows a house violently washed away in brown floodwaters, splintering as it hits trees, and the NWS says multiple homes have been "moved by water"
The emergency comes just days after deadly floods hit the neighbouring state of Texas
In Texas, more than 109 people are confirmed dead and at least 161 are still missing following flash floods last Friday
How much rain has fallen?published at 19:48
19:48
Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches (3.8 and 8.8cm) of rain has fallen on, and downstream, of the South Fork Burn Scar in South Central Lincoln County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
This is the catchment area that has caused flash flooding around Ruidoso in New Mexio.
Up to 0.1 additional inches (0.25cm) of rainfall are possible in the area, the NWS reports.
All nearby reservoirs, bridges and roadways will be affected by the flash floods the NWS said, calling the situation "life-threatening".
"If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety" it urged.
River rises more than 15ft in less than an hourpublished at 19:22
19:22
Provisional reports from the National Weather Service show the Rio Ruidoso river went from less than 3ft to a crest of 20.24ft (6.1m) in under an hour.
If confirmed, it would be a record high for the river.
In 2024, the highest reported crest was 15.86ft, recorded 20 July.
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