Flash Flood in Luna County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 21, 2010 · Luna County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding was occurring on New Mexico Highway 11 between mile markers 7 and 9. Barricades were put up to stop traffic.

The wider storm

A weak upper level disturbance moved through southern New Mexico in a modestly moist and unstable environment. A weak surface trough was also present which helped aid in thunderstorm development over the lower elevations.

Began near Columbus (31.9278, -107.6907).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 248316. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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