Here’s what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

According to the National Weather Service, “flooding kills more people than just about any weather-related hazard"

The summer rainy season in New Mexico usually brings daily alerts about the potential for flooding around the arid state

The flash flood emergency was triggered at 3 p.m. in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8. Swift water teams were out conducting rescues, officials said.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration late Tuesday night, July 8 asking for federal help after Ruidoso was hit by devastating flash flooding. Lujan Grisham said New Mexico is “mobilizing every resource we have but Ruidoso needs federal support to recover from this disaster.

Ruidoso is preparing for another round of monsoon rains as it tries to dig out from historic flooding that killed a man and two children. Dozens of homes have been damaged and crews scrambled Wednesday to clear mud and debris from streets and culverts.