Jul 5, 2012
High pressure aloft became centered over Missouri with weaker centers present over parts of eastern New Mexico. This pattern maintained a persistent south to north steering component within a deep monsoonal moisture plume over the state. Precipitable water values were 150-200% of normal. A well defined easterly wave sliding into the state from the southeast provided an additional source of instability for thunderstorms.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 381167). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.