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The Ruidoso area was hit with another round of dangerous flash flooding in July. A flash flood warning was issued on July 17 after nearly an inch of rain fell within a few hours, turning streets into ...
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Even more showers and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon, bringing a threat of heavy rain and flash flooding. Rain ...
Millions of Americans are under weather advisories this week. See which major cities have heat, flood or storm advisories.
Recent monsoon rains and flash flooding have resulted in washouts on Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road) on the Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District. Although no closure is in effect, ...
Showers and storms have once again been moving through parts of New Mexico this afternoon and evening. These showers and ...
Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...
Summer has increasingly become a season marked by deadly disasters, underscoring the escalating volatility of our warming ...
More than 15 inches of rain have fallen on Columbus since May 1, nearly 5 inches above normal, and double what fell during last year’s drought (June-October).
"The science behind it is so basic you can see it in daily life," one researcher said. "Warm water drives more evaporation — the bathroom gets much steamier after a hot bath than a cold one." ...
Last June, two intense and unruly wildfires burned through the Sierra Blanca Mountains around Ruidoso, New Mexico. The South Fork and Salt fires torched 17,066 and 7,688 acres, respectively, leaving a ...