Sep 28, 2012
The remains of a tropical storm were across the eastern Pacific near the southern tip of Baja, California. Mid-level flow across the area was from the southwest which allowed for tropical moisture to get transported into the region. Low-level winds were from the southeast which allowed for moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to get advected into the area. This abundance of moisture was combined with instability and various shortwave troughs that moved over the area to provide lift to help sustai
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 411451). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Howard County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.