Flash Flood in Luna County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 25, 2012 · Luna County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Luna County Emergency Manager reported that heavy rainfall across southern parts of Grant County and northern parts of Luna County had resulted in flooding of ranch roads throughout northwestern Luna County. Water was also reported to be flowing rapidly into and down the Mimbres River, but remained within the rivers banks throughout the episode.

The wider storm

Abundant monsoon moisture and an unstable atmosphere remained over the region. The combined effects of daytime heating and the higher terrain of the Gila region led to the development of slow moving thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall. Localized flooding and rising water in nearby streams resulted from this activity.

Began near Faywood Station (32.4900, -107.9900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 397694. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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