Flood — Lea, New Mexico

2025-07-03 · near Crossroads, Lea, New Mexico

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272691. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.