Aug 23, 2023
The remnants of Tropical Storm Harold moved through southern Texas and into the Borderland on August 23. While the storm weakened significantly, some convective thunderstorm bands developed over Otero county on the afternoon of the 23rd and dropped over 3 inches of rain in La Luz. The heavy rainfall was also blamed for a landslide that occurred along Highway 82 near High Rolls during the early morning hours of the 24th.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1129754). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Otero County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.