Flash Flood in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Flash Flood August 31, 2025 · Hidalgo County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Steins (32.2471, -108.9626).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1290141. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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