Flash Flood — Hidalgo, New Mexico

2025-08-31 · near Steins, Hidalgo, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flash flooding on Interstate 10 westbound where water was running across the lanes.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal moisture remained over the region with a low level convergent area setting up near the New Mexico/Arizona border region. A strong thunderstorm developed over the Lordsburg Playa and produced heavy rain and areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities to under a quarter mile.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.