Flash Flood — Martin, Texas

2025-09-13 · near Tarzan, Martin, Texas

Event narrative

A report was received from the public of flash flooding with cars stranded on State Hwy 176 east of Grady. Pictures of the flooding were shared on social media. The time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.

Wider weather episode

A nearby trough, coupled with a very moist airmass, led to the development of a line of showers and thunderstorms in New Mexico during the morning of the 13th. This line moved across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas throughout the day, strengthening in the afternoon thanks to diurnal destabilization. Additional thunderstorms developed in Southeast New Mexico behind this line in the higher terrain. Though no severe wind/hail was reported, multiple reports of flash flooding were received, mainly from Lamesa and Artesia. Activity tended to wane after dark.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285291. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.