Flash flood devastates Ruidoso, New Mexico: Homes swept away, river rises 20 feet in 30 minutes
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Refuge Centers for Evacuees in Ruidoso
Ruidoso Community Center, 501 Sudderth.
ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem, near Albertson's.
Angus Church of the Nazarene, 103 Bonita Park, Capitan.
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A flash flood hit the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon ,July 2, 2025.Strong water currents were seen washing away several homes in videos shared online.Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico warned people to evacuate to higher ground for safety, as per the reports. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque said a "DANGEROUS situation is unfolding" in the area, as per the reports.NWS issued a flash flood emergency alert telling people to avoid driving through flood waters as the current could carry away vehicles. The Rio Ruidoso River, which runs through the village, rose 20 feet in just 30 minutes during the flood, as per the Hindustan Times report.A map released by NWS showed the areas placed under flash flood emergency. Multiple videos showed the rapid water rise and destruction in the village. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt or missing, as per the reports.The Village of Ruidoso posted on Facebook about refuge centers being set up for those affected. List of Refuge Centers are as follows:Not just Ruidoso, but also Lincoln County and Hollywood in New Mexico were hit. Multiple people were reportedly trapped during the flooding. This is the third major flash flood in the U.S. in under 7 days:Some social media users are blaming cloud seeding for the back-to-back floods. New Mexico did start a cloud seeding pilot project in early 2024. But there's no scientific evidence linking it to the floods. Rio Ruidoso is 150 miles southeast of Albuquerque, and rose 20 feet in 30 minutes around 4 p.m. Tuesday, as per the report by Hindustan Times.Heavy rainfall caused the Rio Ruidoso River to rise 20 feet in 30 minutes, leading to sudden flash floods across the village.Refuge centers were opened at Ruidoso Community Center, ENMU-Ruidoso, and Angus Church to help affected residents.
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