- Date: Tuesday, following devastating floods in Texas (Flash Flood Emergency).
- Trigger: Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flash flooding in and around Ruidoso, a mountain resort village.
Impact and Emergency Response
- River level: Reached 20.24 ft (6 m) — potentially a record high
- Declared emergency: By the National Weather Service
- Swift water rescues: 85 people rescued from homes and vehicles
- House swept away: One home caught on video being torn from its foundation and carried off
- Missing persons: At least 3 people unaccounted for
- Deaths: No confirmed fatalities yet
Damages and Disruptions
- Power outages and gas leaks reported
- Multiple road closures across Ruidoso
- Extent of damage to be assessed after waters recede
Evacuation and Shelter
- No official evacuation, but shelters opened for displaced residents
- Mayor Lynn D. Crawford: “This one hit us harder than expected”
Appeal for Federal Help
- Ruidoso officials are seeking federal aid from President Donald Trump
- Trump is set to visit flood-ravaged Texas on Friday, where: Flash Flood Emergency
- At least 109 people have died
- At least 109 people have died
Over 180 people are missing post-Independence Day floods.
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