Flash Flood — Socorro, New Mexico

2022-07-25 · near Alamo, Socorro, New Mexico

Event narrative

Heavy rain near Alamo caused flash flooding along New Mexico State Road 169 and mile marker 29. Damages are estimated.

Wider weather episode

An active moonsoon pattern continued across New Mexico on July 25, 2022, as a steady stream of moisture stayed in place over western and central New Mexico. Additionally, an easterly wave over northern Mexico that was trapped underneath the high pressure centered over the lower Mississippi Valley. An abundant amount of moisture in addition to this easterly wave resulted in robust thunderstorms across southern New Mexico that produced heavy rainfall. Socorro and Lincoln counties, including the McBride burn scar, were hit hardest with flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032171. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.