Flood — Culberson, Texas

2021-06-30 · near Pine Spgs, Culberson, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rain resulted in flooding in Culberson County. McKittrick Canyon was closed due to flooding. 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 and West Texas. Convergence was also over the area which allowed for more lift. An abundance of moisture was in place. These conditions resulted in flooding across Culberson County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 970668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.