Aug 5, 2012
A backdoor cold front pushed across the state from the northeast corner through the gaps of the central mountain chain and continued westward to the Arizona border. This front in combination with rich low level Gulf of Mexico moisture and mid level monsoon moisture created a very unstable atmosphere. Precipitable water values were nearly 150% of normal across much of the state. Slow storm movement and repeated development of storms over the same general areas led to flash flooding in western New
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 389373). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McKinley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.