Flash Flood — Sierra, New Mexico

2017-06-26 · near Winston, Sierra, New Mexico

Event narrative

Spotter reported water 4 feet deep crossing Highway 52 at the low water crossing in Winston.

Wider weather episode

Good low level moisture remained over the region with morning dew points over 60F and a boundary continued to remain near the Rio Grande Valley. A weak upper level trough helped to trigger afternoon thunderstorms which produced heavy rain in northwest Sierra county which resulted in flash flooding around Winston.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 707763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.