Flash Flood — Santa Fe, New Mexico

2021-07-14 · near San Ildefonso Pueblo, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Event narrative

Trained spotters near Jaconita reported flash flooding in the area from heavy rain. The spotters' truck became stuck in the flood waters and mud flow, but no injuries were reported. Damages are estimated for water damage to the truck.

Wider weather episode

A disturbance crossing New Mexico on July 14, 2021, brought ample moisture, instability, and lift to allow for an uptick in storm coverage across northern and central New Mexico. Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed by the afternoon hours, and with a very active start to the monsoon season and daily rounds of heavy rain, soils were primed for additional flash flooding. Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain particularly impacted Jaconita and Pojoaque in Santa Fe County where flooding and mud flow forced the closures of several roads. A truck became stuck in the flood waters near Jaconita, but fortunately, no injuries occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 960305. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.