Flash Flood — Socorro, New Mexico

2023-08-25 · near Bingham, Socorro, New Mexico

Event narrative

There were several flood areas along White Sands Missile Range Road Seven. Water was two to three feet deep with mud and debris on the road.

Wider weather episode

Early morning storms drifting northward into southern Socorro County near the Oscura Mountains produced heavy rainfall. This resulted in water running over WSMR Range Road 7 that was two to three feet deep. Mud and debris was also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1113475. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.