Flash floods are the leading cause of storm-related deaths in the U.S., with an average of 127 fatalities per year. (Credit: Francesco de Marco/Adobe Stock)
At least three people are dead after devastating flash flooding in the mountain community of Ruidoso, N.M., on Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain caused the Rio Ruidoso to swell from a couple of feet to a record 20.24 feet. The previous record was 15.86 feet, set last year.
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