Flash Flood in McKinley County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 4, 2022 · McKinley County, New Mexico

$25K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain near Mexican Springs flooded U.S. Highway 491 along with multiple dirt roads, including Navajo Service Road 30. Damages are estimated.

The wider storm

With an abundant amount of moisture across northern and central New Mexico, the Fourth of July holiday was a busy one across the area. Numerous thunderstorms impacted the area, some of which produced locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms near Mexican Springs in McKinley County caused flash flooding along area roadways during the evening hours.

Began near Mexican Spgs (35.7984, -108.8049).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1026344. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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