Flash Flood in Martin County, Texas
Flash Flood September 13, 2025 · Martin County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Tarzan (32.3092, -101.9266).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285291. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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