Drought — Lowlands of the Bootheel, New Mexico

2022-07-01 to 2022-07-31 · Lowlands of the Bootheel, New Mexico

Event narrative

All areas except the far southeast part of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought. By the end of July, the northwest and southeast sections of the zone were in Moderate(D1) drought while the central area remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 2.70 inches of precipitation which was 0.44 inches below normal.

Wider weather episode

Above normal rainfall in late June and July brought some relief to drought conditions across southern New Mexico in July.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1046803. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.