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Life-threatening Flash Flood Emergency declared for Ruidoso, New Mexico
Over 6 inches of rain have already fallen, and officials are urging people to move to higher ground immediately.
A life-threatening flash flood emergency has been declared in Ruidoso, New Mexico, causing severe flooding of multiple homes and vehicles being washed away.
The National Weather Service in New Mexico issued this emergency due to slow-moving thunderstorms producing extremely heavy rainfall.
This has resulted in significant flooding, with numerous homes and roads submerged, and vehicles stranded or swept away by overflowing rivers exacerbated by burn scars.
Over 6 inches of rain have already fallen, and officials are urging people to move to higher ground immediately.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
