A brother and sister, who were killed in the Ruidoso flash flood, were identified by family members on Thursday, July 10. The siblings, 7-year-old Sebastian Rowan and

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.

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Residents of Ruidoso are saying the flash flooding on Tuesday, July 8 is worse than what they experienced last year after two major wildfires. Residents have shared video with KTSM and have posted images on social media showing homes that were damaged by Tuesday’s flooding,

The victims, who were swept downstream by the unprecedented floodwaters, include a man aged between 40 and 50, a 4-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy. Officials said they are not releasing their identities at the moment.

Severe thunderstorms will head east by Saturday, impacting eastern Michigan and parts of northern Indiana. One to two inches of rain is possible as the system tracks east, but some areas could see isolated amounts of three to five inches through the weekend.

Help is underway for the victims of the fatal Ruidoso flooding, which took the lives of at least 3 people on Tuesday, July 8. Photos by Edith Montero – KTSM

Ruidoso officials gave a preliminary report today announcing three deaths, three injuries, and roughly 50 homes were lost to the flash flooding.