Aug 24, 2011
A weak upper level disturbance rounded the western periphery of the upper level high centered over northeast New Mexico. This disturbance aided in the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms across the state. Very heavy rains that persisted for more than an hour dropped an estimated 3 to 4 inches of water over portions of Acoma Pueblo and Interstate 40 near McCartys.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 329069). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cibola County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.