Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail of Destruction in New Mexico

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October 21, 2024

Two people were killed after record-breaking rainfall triggered extensive flash flooding in parts of southeastern New Mexico overnight into Sunday, October 20.

Speaking to the media, New Mexico State Police spokeswoman Amanda Richards said two people were killed in Roswell, where nearly six inches of rain fell on Saturday night, breaking the previous record of 5.65 inches set in 1901.

Footage by Chad Casey shows the aftermath of the flooding in Roswell on Sunday.

On Sunday morning, state police said all roads leading in and out of the city were closed due to flash flooding conditions. Credit: Chad Casey via Storyful

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Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail of Destruction in New Mexico

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