Flash Flood — Catron, New Mexico

2008-07-22 · near Quemado, Catron, New Mexico

Event narrative

State road 601 was closed due to flooding from 2 to 5 miles northwest of U.S. 60.

Wider weather episode

The combination of plenty of moisture and slow movement of thunderstorms created torrential rains and several reports of flash flooding over western and central New Mexico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 106008. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.