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New Mexico flash floods prompt water rescues

New Mexico Flash Flooding: House Seen Swept Away in Roaring Waters

Ruidoso's surge follows deadly flooding in Texas, where authorities reported more than 160 people missing in the aftermath of catastrophic storms.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

'Seek HIGHER GROUND': New Mexico flash floods prompt water rescues

The village of Ruidoso was under a flash flood emergency as slow moving storms left people trapped in homes and prompted multiple water rescues.

CBS News on MSN · 4h

New Mexico flash flooding emergency declared, multiple rescues underway

Multiple rescue missions were underway at Gavilan Trailer Park in Ruidoso, and another person was also trapped in high water, the NWS said in its local storm report at 5:50 p.m. ET. "Homes starting to be moved by water," the NWS said.

Texas Braces for More Flash Floods

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Why are flash floods so deadly? How to stay safe from their shocking power.

A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or in a low-lying urban area, the weather service said. Flash flooding can result from slow-moving thunderstorms, from numerous thunderstorms that develop repeatedly over the same area, or from heavy rains associated with tropical cyclones.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

Regardless, the process cannot create storms out of thin air. Ken Leppert, an associate professor of atmospheric science at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said it “had absolutely nothing” to do with the flash floods in Texas.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

How the flash flooding in Texas got so bad

Atmospheric conditions in place over the Southern Plains at the time favored slow-moving thunderstorms, which increased the odds of heavy rain and flash flooding due to their ability to sit over the same area for hours.

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Flash flood emergency hits New Mexico town that burned in deadly wildfires

A New Mexico mountain town hit by devastating wildfires last year saw dangerous flooding Tuesday after heavy rain fell on ...

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What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people

Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 107 people over the Fourth of July weekend, with more than 160 still missing.

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Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic

Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose ...

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Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

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N.J. weather: Flash flood alerts issued as strong thunderstorms sweep across state

Strong thunderstorms are hitting some areas of New Jersey with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and powerful wind gusts ...

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Intense heat, humidity create risk of severe storms, flash flooding in Tri-State Area Tuesday

It will be warm and humid Tuesday morning. That high heat and humidity will give rise to the possibility of isolated and ...

New Orleans under flash flood warning, neutral ground parking allowed

New Orleans has allowed neutral ground parking due to the risk of flooding. Just before 1 p.m., southwestern Orleans Parish, ...

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Update: 3 N.J. counties placed under a flash flood warning until Tuesday night due to thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 9:45 p.m. for ...

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