The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.

A week of destructive flooding has continued across the United States, with record flash floods killing three people in the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and prompting water rescues in Chicago. There have now been three deadly floods across the United States in less than a week.

The village of Ruidoso is dealing with the aftermath of historic flash flooding that killed three people, including two young children, and damaged or destroyed numerous homes. Videos from Tuesday afternoon show the rapid influx of water and the devastation left behind,