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Flash Flood — Eddy, New Mexico

2021-06-29 · near Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico

1
Direct deaths
$30K
Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Carlsbad. Law enforcement officials reported a fatality of a gentleman whose vehicle got swept away by flash flood waters. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low pressure was to the west of the region which aided in atmospheric lift over Southeast New Mexico. Convergence was also over the area which allowed for more lift. An abundance of moisture was in place. These conditions resulted in flash flooding across Eddy County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 969741. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.