New Mexico, flood and ravaged Ruidoso
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The mountain village of Ruidoso has returned to the grim rituals of rebuilding from flash flooding. Crews are working to clear twisted metal, broken trees and muddy debris from streets and homes days after monsoon rains triggered a deadly flash flood in southern New Mexico.
The flash flooding that hit the US state on Tuesday killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy.
Monsoon rains over burn scar areas from last year's fires caused devastating flash floods in New Mexico, killing three people and prompting water rescues.
A house with a turquoise door became a widely shared image of flooding in southern New Mexico when it was swept past a brewery that was designated a safe spot for anyone seeking higher ground.
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week’s flash floods soared on Tuesday. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters.
Over 100 people have died in the Texas flooding as of Tuesday. Here are answers to commonly asked questions from USA TODAY readers.