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Watch: Timelapse shows floodwaters swamping New Mexico store

Watch: Timelapse shows floodwaters swamping New Mexico store

Summary

A security camera in Ruidoso, New Mexico, filmed floodwaters rushing into a store due to heavy rains that caused flash flooding. The flooding in the state led to the deaths of three people, including two children.

Key Facts

  • A security camera captured floodwaters entering The Ruidoso Trading Post in New Mexico.
  • Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding in the area.
  • The flooding killed three people: an adult man, a 4-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy.
  • The incident took place in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
  • Flash flooding occurs when heavy rain causes water levels to rise quickly, leading to rapid and unexpected floods.

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