Ruidoso, New Mexico, suffered through its fourth flash flood event in July with reports of swift water rescues, though there has been no confirmation on whether or not there were any casualties. Ruidoso has been under a "considerable" flash flood warning,

Most of the rain is forecast to fall in as little as 3-6 hours. A small chance of heavier rain and flooding could pose "an elevated threat to life and cause significant disruptions to transportation, flood underground infrastructure and basements and first floors of residences and businesses," with water rescues needed, the weather service said.