Roswell, NM, declared a "Flash Flood Emergency" due to record-breaking rainfall and multiple rescues.
Roswell, New Mexico, declared a "Flash Flood Emergency" on Saturday due to 4 to 9 inches of rain, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" alert. Roswell set a daily rainfall record of 5.78 inches. Numerous rescues occurred as homes flooded and roads were cut off. The NWS warned of additional rain, increasing the risk of further flash flooding. Emergency alerts highlighted life-threatening conditions in the affected areas.
October 20, 2024
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