Flash Flood in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Flash Flood August 1, 2022 · Sandoval County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A member of the public reported that the intersection of Spring Drive SE and Black Hills Road SE near Cabezon was underwater from fast flowing flood waters. No damages were reported.

The wider storm

Despite the high pressure centered more over western New Mexico, an abundant amount of moisture still resided within the atmosphere. This led to scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and western New Mexico, some of which produced very heavy rainfall. Flash flooding and even a report of large hail was reported across portions of central New Mexico.

Began near Rio Rancho (35.2563, -106.6895).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1034468. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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