Flash Flood — Eddy, New Mexico

2024-08-31 · near (cnm)carlsbad Arpt, Eddy, New Mexico

Event narrative

Eddy County Emergency Management reported three swift water rescues from the Dark Canyon Arroyo and multiple road closures. The cost of property damage is an estimation.

Wider weather episode

Slow-moving thunderstorms over the Dark Canyon Arroyo watershed led to flash flooding of some roads and low-water crossings.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.