Jun 2, 2023
A strong short wave trough moving through New Mexico on the afternoon of the second provided a large amount of large scale lift to the region allowing for widespread thunderstorm activity. Very steep mid-level lapse rates, strong surface heating, and ample low level moisture created a very unstable atmosphere by early afternoon. Initial thunderstorm development early in the afternoon was unable to become severe but once discrete storms morphed into a mesoscale convective system, storms became se
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1098052). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hockley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.