Aug 12, 2022
As the upper-level high pressure built over the Great Plains on August 12, 2022, much drier air pushed into eastern and central New Mexico. This led to a downtrend in thunderstorm coverage across much of the area while the monsoonal moisture plume focued across western New Mexico kept conditions relatively more active there. Despite this drier air, isolated thunderstorms were still able to form across the northern mountains although they were weak and short-lived. A rock slide was reported on Hi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1038431). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Taos County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.