Flash flooding from storms in New Mexico

The video discusses severe weather events in New Mexico, highlighting flooding in Las Vegas, NM, due to slow-moving storms, which led to road closures and evacuations near a local river. Additionally, it covers the ongoing battle against the South Fork and Salt fires in southern New Mexico, which have burned over 25,000 acres and remain uncontained.

What natural event caused significant street flooding in Las Vegas, NM?

• An earthquake

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• Slow-moving storms

How far from the local river were residents evacuated in Las Vegas, NM?

• 300 feet

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

• 500 feet

Which two fires are firefighters battling in southern New Mexico?

• East Fork and Salt fires

• North Fork and Salt fires

• South Fork and Salt fires

• South Fork and Pepper fires

How many acres have the South Fork and Salt fires burned?

• 20,000 acres

• 25,000 acres

• 15,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

What is the current containment status of the South Fork and Salt fires?

• 75% contained

• 0% contained

• 25% contained

• 50% contained