Flash Flood in Sierra County, New Mexico

Flash Flood August 19, 2022 · Sierra County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several videos from a spotter as well as verbal confirmation of flash flooding near Highway 142.

The wider storm

Monsoonal moisture remained over southern New Mexico as a weak upper trough was lifting out of southern Arizona. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed over the higher terrain of the Gila region which brought flash flooding to the Monticello area.

Began near Placita (33.3800, -107.4300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1053273. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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