Summary
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, where a house was seen being swept away by floodwaters. The National Weather Service issued an emergency warning and advised residents to move to higher ground as the river levels rose significantly.
Key Facts
- The flash flood emergency was declared in Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 8.
- A home's destruction by floodwaters was captured on video, showing its journey down a fast-moving flood wave.
- River waters increased by 15 feet (or 4.5 meters), according to the National Weather Service.
- Residents were urged to find higher and safer ground immediately due to the danger.
- The flood conditions resulted from heavy rains that affected the area.
