May 2, 2007
An upper low moved from southern AZ across southern NM and far west TX over an air mass that was rather moist for early May in this area. Very unstable conditions led to powerful updrafts. Tornadoes occurred about 20 to 30 miles north in southern NM, but only funnel clouds were sited over northeast and east El Paso. However, intense hail fell on the western and central portions of the city, resulting in damage to automobiles. Rain and hail fell so rapidly that drainage channels were clogged caus
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 36379). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in El Paso County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.