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19 Flash Flood Emergencies for New Mexico burn scar area in a month leads to rescues, evacuations
A Flash Flood Emergency is no longer a rarity in the village of Ruidoso after the community experienced dire flooding over the past month, prompting the National Weather Service to issue more than a dozen of its most severe flooding alerts.
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Drenching rains to spoil summer this week in southern US
Start your day with the latest weather news – Summer storms will continue to bring the chance of flooding in the southern U.S., while a good portion of the West will see dangerous heat to start the week.
Flash flooding in New Mexico village prompts rescues, evacuations with more rain forecast
A village in south-central New Mexico known for attracting outdoor nature enthusiasts and cultural tourism was subject to its 13th Flash Flood Emergency due to runoff from heavy rain over burn scars left by recent wildfires.
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Typically, wildfires are given a name that references a nearby landmark or geographic moniker that would make clear where the fire started and where it's burning.