Flash Flood — Cibola, New Mexico

2013-09-02 to 2013-09-03 · near Mc Cartys, Cibola, New Mexico

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall lead to ponding of water 6 to 8 inches deep along Interstate 40 east and west bound near McCartys. Numerous accidents were reported in the area.

Wider weather episode

Abundant moisture combined with weak steering winds aloft set the stage for an active crop of slow-moving thunderstorms across much of central and western New Mexico during the afternoon and evening. Several strong thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall and accumulating hail in the vicinity of Grants and the Acoma Pueblo. The storms resulted in significant impacts to the Interstate 40 corridor just east of Grants. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches were reported. Pea-sized hail accumulated up to a couple of inches near McCartys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 467465. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.