Flash Flood in Sierra County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 28, 2025 · Sierra County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Range Road on the White Sands Missile Range was washed out from flooding. Time is approximate.

The wider storm

An upper high over the lower Mississippi Valley brought a deep southeast flow of moisture directly over New Mexico which resulted in severe thunderstorm winds, heavy rain and numerous reports of flash flooding around Luna, Sierra and Otero counties.

Began near Crocker (33.3619, -106.6090).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285815. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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