No injuries or deaths are immediately reported, but officials say an unknown number of people are unaccounted for

The National Weather Service said showers and thunderstorm coverage are expected to increase Monday afternoon and evening.

The heavy rains occurred in the remote village of Ruidoso, about 180 miles south of Albuquerque, according to reports. During the monsoon season, which runs from late June to early September, NBC reported, storms are known for the flash floods, which can come on quickly and trigger events such as Tuesday, however, usually less fierce.

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Thunderstorms and moisture from the Gulf were among the ingredients that led to catastrophic weather and flooding in the Hill Country.