Tag: flooding

At least two dead as storms in Switzerland cause flooding and landslide

Storms in southern Switzerland caused a landslide that left two people dead and one missing, and a bridge over a small river collapsed, police said on Sunday. Storms and heavy rain affected southern and western Switzerland on Saturday and overnight, with the worst-hit areas in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state), on the southern side of […]

Some Ruidoso residents evacuating because of flooding

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Some Ruidoso residents are having to evacuate because of flooding, the Village of Ruidoso said on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, June 28. The Rio Ruidoso is experiencing flooding, the Village said, and residents in “close proximity” to the river are being asked to to move to higher ground. […]

Grants City Council hears from business owners about flooding concerns

GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clean-up efforts are continuing in Grants following recent flash floods there. Last Friday, heavy rains forced emergency evacuations for multiple counties with populated areas being Las Vegas, Grants, and the Bloomfield areas. Grants mayor convicted of battery against city councilor The City of Grants heard from multiple business owners about what […]

Burn scar flash flooding likely in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday

Higher moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday. This will bring more showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, along with heavier rain and a higher risk of burn scar flash flooding. Isolated and scattered storms developed again across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Major burn scar areas stayed mostly dry today, with the exception of the Cerro Pelado […]