Flash Flood in Sierra County, New Mexico

Flash Flood September 7, 2016 · Sierra County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Cuchillo Creek overflowed and flooded Highway 52 in Winston. Water was up to 2 feet deep across the highway.

The wider storm

The remnants of Hurricane Newton moved into the region which combined with an upper trough moving over the Rockies. With plenty of moisture and lift, heavy rain occurred across the region and caused some flash flooding around Winston.

Began near Winston (33.3571, -107.6580).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 659960. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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