House Swept Away by Raging Floodwaters in New Mexico

Devastating Flood in Ruidoso, New Mexico

• 🏠 A woman watched in horror as a house was carried away by raging floodwaters in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
• ⚠️ The flash floods were caused by heavy rains in the mountainous region.
• 🔥 The flooding was exacerbated by recent wildfires that removed vegetation, allowing water to flow over burn scars.

Record Water Levels and Fatalities

• 📈 Officials reported water levels reaching 20 feet, surpassing the previous record by 5 feet.
• 💔 Dozens of people required rescue, and tragically, three people were confirmed dead, including two children.
• 🎗️ The deceased children were visiting from Fort Bliss, Texas.

Wider Context of Flooding

• 🌊 The New Mexico floods occurred shortly after catastrophic flooding in central Texas, which resulted in at least 119 fatalities.
• 📰 This event was reported by Inside Edition Digital.