Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico, officials said — the same area devastated by wildfires last year.

A man, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were swept away Tuesday by floodwaters, the village of Ruidoso said in a statement.

Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.

Heavy rainfall fell on Chicago's West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving some drivers flooded out in underpasses and several homeowners in ankle-deep water in their basements. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect for several hours before the water receded by early Wednesday morning.