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3 dead in flash flooding in US state of New Mexico

3 dead after historic flash flooding hits New Mexico town ravaged by wildfires

At least three people were killed by historic flash floods that hit a New Mexico mountain community that suffered devastating wildfires last year, officials said late Tuesday.

USA TODAY · 3h

Why are flash floods so deadly? How to stay safe from their shocking power.

A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or in a low-lying urban area, the weather service said. Flash flooding can result from slow-moving thunderstorms, from numerous thunderstorms that develop repeatedly over the same area, or from heavy rains associated with tropical cyclones.

CBS News on MSN · 7h

New Mexico flash flooding kills at least 3, prompts dozens of rescues, sweeps house away

Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico, officials said — the same area devastated by wildfires last year.

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Texas flooding live updates: Death toll rises to 119, including Camp Mystic children, after flash floods

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

Texas police officer shares update on rescue, recovery efforts after flash floods

Sgt. Jonathan Lamb of the Kerrville Police Department in Texas shared an update Wednesday on rescue and recovery efforts after flash floods.

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

Searchers in Helicopters and on Horseback Scour Texas Flood Debris for the Missing

The search is continuing for more than 160 people believed to be missing in Texas days after a destructive wall of water killed over 100 people

Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding Tuesday night

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Chicago flash flooding Tuesday night prompts water rescues; vehicles submerged across city

Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.

'Everything's destroyed': Heavy rainfall Tuesday night floods basements, strands drivers on Chicago's West Side

Heavy rainfall fell on Chicago's West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving some drivers flooded out in underpasses and several homeowners in ankle-deep water in their basements. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect for several hours before the water receded by early Wednesday morning.

WGN-TV Chicago on MSN · 7h

Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding Tuesday night, some cars stuck in high water on Chicago's West Side

Heavy rainfall in a short amount of time Tuesday night left some drivers flooded out in several underpasses on the city's West Side, while social media posts showed rising water threatening to flood homes in several Chicago neighborhoods.

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In a flash flood, it's "very difficult to combat nature," rescue experts say

Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural ...

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Death toll rises in Texas with 173 still missing after devastating flash floods

Search and rescue operations continue to comb through the region as crews work to clean up the mountains of debris throughout ...

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N.J. weather: Flash flood alerts issued as strong thunderstorms sweep across state

Strong thunderstorms are hitting some areas of New Jersey with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and powerful wind gusts ...

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Intense heat, humidity create risk of severe storms, flash flooding in Tri-State Area Tuesday

It will be warm and humid Tuesday morning. That high heat and humidity will give rise to the possibility of isolated and ...

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