May 1, 2022
A strong upper level low pressure system moved across Nevada and Utah. Very moist air was across most of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. High instability and wind shear were also present. An upper level disturbance had moved over the area which provided additional lift. During the afternoon and evening hours, numerous severe thunderstorms developed across Southeast New Mexico and the Trans Pecos and moved across the Stockton Plateau and the Permian Basin. These storms produced multiple torn
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1021535). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Scurry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.