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Flash flooding slams Ruidoso again as New Mexico town feels impacts from wildfire burn scar

Andrew Wulfeck

A Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the village of Ruidoso and surrounding areas after heavy rainfall from monsoonal thunderstorms triggered flooding and water rescues around burn scar areas.

Meteorologists based at the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque urged residents in flood-prone areas of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood in southern New Mexico to head to higher ground.The flash flooding was reported to be significant along what is known as the South Fork Fire burn scar, where the terrain is unstable and has led to previous debris flows.

"This is a life-threatening situation," the NWS stated in its weather alert. "Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places."

Record rains and flash floods prompt water rescues in Kansas City, U.S.

Record rainfall caused flash flooding in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, submerging streets and prompting multiple water rescues.

Record rainfall struck Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, July 24, causing flash floods across the metropolitan area.

Kansas City received 2.35 inches (59.7 mm) of rainfall, tying the previous daily record set in 1900. Additionally, Fox Weather reported the city recorded 8.66 inches (220 mm) of rainfall as of early Thursday, tying July 2024 with July 1896 for the 14th wettest on record.

Between 75 and 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) of rain fell over parts of Missouri and Kansas through Thursday, leading to widespread flooding. 

Year’s worth of rain in 24 hours causes severe flooding in northern China

Record-breaking rainfall hit Yi County, Baoding City, northern China, on July 25, 2025, delivering nearly a year’s worth of precipitation in just 24 hours and forcing the evacuation of over 19 000.

According to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), 448.7 mm (17.6 inches) of rain fell in Yi County, western Baoding, in the 24-hour period from 06:00 local time (LT) on July 24 to 06:00 LT on July 25. It was the highest single day rainfall on record for the area.

Local reports indicate that nearly all of the rainfall occurred in the 12 hours leading to the morning of July 25. Meanwhile, the highest hourly rainfall intensity was recorded in Renyizhuang village, with 98.1 mm (3.8 inches).

Multiple stations in Baoding and neighboring Zhuozhou reported their highest daily precipitation totals on July 25. The regional flood control headquarters raised emergency alert levels and maintained a red warning for continued heavy rainfall.