Flood in Lea County, New Mexico

Flood July 3, 2025 · Lea County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lea County Emergency Manager reports minor flooding with less than 6 inches of water covering the road at mile markers 13 and 18 on State Highway 125. The time is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

Anomalously high moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry encouraged the development of tropical downpours across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. These downpours resulted in Flash Flooding for portions of the area.

Began near Crossroads (33.4633, -103.1520).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1272691. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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