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Flash Flood — Pecos, TX

Jun 5, 2025

Shortwave troughing and upslope flow generated scattered thunderstorms in the higher terrain of West Texas. Meanwhile, troughing and a stationary front/outflow boundary helped generate thunderstorms across portions of Southeast New Mexico. A number of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds (including microbursts) and large hail. A landspout was reported near Loving, and flooding was also reported (especially in Pecos County).

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1262412). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pecos, TX

This event is one of many recorded floods in Pecos County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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