Flash Flood in Luna County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 29, 2025 · Luna County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law enforcement reported water up to 2 feet deep crossing in numerous areas on Highways 9 and 11 between Columbus and about 6 miles east of Columbus. A weather station at Pancho Villa State Park reported 1.49 inches of rain with the radar indicating heavier rains fell just south and east of this location.

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 Columbus (31.8463, -107.4982).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285816. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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