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Tragic Flash Flood Claims Father and Two Children

7/9/2025

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In Lincoln, New Mexico, a devastating flash flood on July 8, 2025, swept away a father and his two children, igniting urgent rescue efforts. The National Weather Service warned of record-high water levels in the Rio Ruidoso, worsened by recent wildfires, as relentless rainfall of 1.5 to 3.5 inches created perilous conditions for the community.

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Story summary

In Lincoln, New Mexico, a devastating flash flood on July 8, 2025, swept away a father and his two children, igniting urgent rescue efforts. The National Weather Service warned of record-high water levels in the Rio Ruidoso, worsened by recent wildfires, as relentless rainfall of 1.5 to 3.5 inches created perilous conditions for the community.