Flash Flood in Grant County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 10, 2018 · Grant County, New Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Up to three and a half inches of rain fell across the area between Redrock and Lordsburg resulting in flash flooding and roads becoming impassable along New Mexico Highway 464.

The wider storm

Deep Gulf of Mexico moisture continued to stream into the region on southeast flow. Surface dew points were into the lower 60s over much of southern New Mexico and combined with a weak upper level disturbance to produce very heavy rainfall over the Redrock area the morning of July 10th.

Began near Redrock (32.6889, -108.7632).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 773597. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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