Torrential monsoon rains triggered a historic flash flood in the mountain resort town of Ruidoso on Tuesday afternoon. Floodwaters surged nearly 20–20.2 feet, devastating neighborhoods, sweeping away entire houses, and leaving families scrambling for their lives. Areas stripped bare by last year’s South Fork and Salt wildfires were unable to absorb rainfall, sending up to 3 inches of water racing downhill. Within minutes, the Rio Ruidoso creek ascended over major flood stage (18–20 ft) — a value exceeding any previously recorded levels, according to People. “The Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood reached a provisional crest of 20.24 feet this afternoon while significant flash flooding was occurring . If this is confirmed, it would be a record high crest (compared to last year’s crest of 15.86 feet…
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