Flash Flood — Dona Ana, New Mexico

2006-08-15 · near Hatch, Dona Ana, New Mexico

Event narrative

Runoff from heavy rains over the nearby Sierra De Las Uvas Mountains caused the Placitas Arroyo to breach, which sent a wall of water into the town of Hatch. Up to 4 feet of water entered business and residences. Mandatory evacuations of several hundred residents took place, including 150 people from an apartment complex which eventually had to be condemned. All roads into and within Hatch were closed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5530610. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.