Jul 19, 2013
A deeply saturated atmosphere and weak steering flow over New Mexico set the stage for slow-moving heavy thunderstorms with torrential rainfall. Rainfall rates approached 2 inches per hour in some areas. The greatest impact from heavy rainfall occurred in the area from near Santa Fe south through Eldorado and Lamy to Cerrillos, Madrid, and Albuquerque where significant flash flooding developed. Strong winds and large hail accompanied the heavy rainfall in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Another
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 454430). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rio Arriba County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.