Nov 17, 2024
A large trough over northern Mexico moved into the southern Great Plains from the evening of November 27 into the morning of November 28. This system caused high winds across the Guadalupe Mountains. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms formed ahead of this trough, producing areas of flash flooding, hail, and damaging wind gusts.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1218824). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gaines County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.