We are tracking more catastrophic and deadly flooding. This time in New Mexico. Heavy rain triggered historic flooding in the mountain town of Ruidoso yesterday.It was so intense, an entire home, look at that, ripped off his foundation, swept all the way downstream. New drone video shows a look at some of the devastating aftermath today. Authorities say at least three people were killed, including two children.Dozens of others had to be rescued from their flooded homes and streets. And today, there's a slig ...

NBC's Jay Gray and editor and publisher of the Kerr County lead, Lewis Amostoy, are both live in Kurville, Texas. I'm also joined by Michael Man, director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. Thank you all for being here. Jay Kurville, of course, the hardest hit. What is the situation on the ground today? Yeah. Well, it's the sixth day, Chris, as you well know, of the search, the rescue recovery here. And I've got to tell you, uh, we had been hearing from officials for days that th ...

Disaster Impact - Southern New Mexico experienced torrential floods, resulting in at least three fatalities [1] Geographic Scope - The floods in New Mexico occurred days after historic floods devastated central Texas [1]

Weather Events and Impacts - Deadly flash flooding occurred in New Mexico, resulting in fatalities including a 7-year-old boy [1] - Emergency crews performed at least 85 swiftwater rescues due to rapidly rising floodwaters [2] - The Rio Rio do rose nearly 19 feet in minutes, exacerbated by burn scar from previous wildfires [2] - Severe storms are expected to impact the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, with potential for flash flooding and damaging winds [7] - 24 million people were impacted by severe weather in parts of Pennsylvania [6] Meteorological Forecast and Climate Change - More flash flooding is anticipated in New Mexico due to slow-moving storms and high moisture levels, potentially continuing for months [3] - Daytime heating is expected to spark storms in Texas, leading to heavy rainfall and flash flooding [4] - Isolated rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in a short time, with saturated ground conditions [5] - Climate change is contributing to atmospheric conditions that exacerbate flash flooding events [3]

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Event Overview - Texas officials held a press conference regarding deadly flooding in Kerr County [1] - The flooding was caused by heavy rains leading to a rapid rise in the Guadalupe River [1] News Coverage - NBC News provides live coverage and news on important stories [1] - NBC News delivers breaking news, live video, original journalism, and segments from NBC News Shows [1] Digital Platforms - NBC News Digital includes NBCNewscom, MSNBCcom, TODAYcom, Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline [1] - NBC News has apps and digital extensions [1] Online Engagement - NBC News encourages viewers to subscribe to their YouTube channel [1] - NBC News can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram [1]

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Government Response & Preparedness - Questions arise regarding the National Weather Service's staffing and the adequacy of flash flood warnings along the Guadalupe River [1][2] - A former lieutenant governor highlights the reliance of states on the federal government, particularly FEMA, during disasters [4] - Criticism of President Trump's desire to "wean off of FEMA," calling it ignorant and demonstrating a lack of understanding of the federal-state relationship [5] - The administration's deconstruction of systems has led to a lack of preparation, information, and forewarning for communities [6] - Failure of leadership at the federal, state, and local levels contributed to the tragedy, including potential staffing cuts and lack of outreach [8][9] Accountability & Prevention - Local officials are resisting accountability and avoiding discussions about what went wrong, causing further distress to affected families [12][13][14] - There was an early attempt at the local level to deny responsibility by claiming the disaster was unpredictable [14][15] - The importance of government officials appreciating government's role and being dedicated to competent and effective governance is emphasized [10] - The need for early warning systems and preparedness measures, such as tornado drills, to save lives is highlighted [11][12] Community Impact & Individual Responsibility - Unimaginable grief and trauma are affecting hundreds, potentially thousands, of people [2] - People in Texas are beginning to feel they can no longer depend on the government for protection and are considering individual measures for self-protection [16]

Design and Engineering - Babcock Ranch's design incorporates existing water systems and mimics them with a network of interconnected ponds and lakes acting as bowls to manage water flow [4][5][6] - The town's elevation strategy involves elevating smaller roads by approximately 3.5 feet, larger roads by approximately 4.5 feet, and homes by approximately 5 feet to direct water towards specific collection points [10] - The community is largely at or above 30 feet, designed to keep homes one foot above water level during a 100-year storm event with 14 inches of rainfall and a four-foot rise in water levels [11] Location and Resilience - Babcock Ranch's location approximately 20 miles inland from Florida's west coast provides protection from storm surge, a major cause of hurricane damage [13] - Responsible development in areas prone to extreme events requires resilience and quick recovery strategies [21] Risk and Mitigation - Traditional grid-like development can impede natural water absorption by wetlands, increasing flood risk [2][3] - Designing to only meet 100-year storm event standards may not be sufficient to prevent flooding over a home's lifespan, as evidenced by multiple 100-year storm events occurring in short periods [17][18]