Flash Flood in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 30, 2022 · Sandoval County, New Mexico

$15K

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 in the Rio Rancho and Vista Hills areas caused flooding. At a home in Rio Rancho, standing water was reported two inches deep in someone's backyard. In Vista Hills, dirt roads were flooded and arroyos were reported to be running. Damages are estimated.

The wider storm

The end of July continued to be busy for meteorologists at the Albuquerque National Weather Service Office as numerous thunderstorms impacted the area on July 30, 2022. With well above normal moisture available in the atmosphere, these thunderstorms were robust and very capable of producing heavy rainfall. Several flash flooding reports were received, including in the Rio Rancho and Edgewood areas.

Began near Rio Rancho (35.2700, -106.6900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1034416. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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