Jul 8, 2013
An upper level high centered over New Mexico continued to dominate the weather pattern. Ample moisture in place provided for a 'recycle' mode pattern. Slow-moving storms with significant moisture caused flooding in areas of central New Mexico throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Storms initially developed across the northern high terrain and drifted slowly east onto the adjacent plains and highlands. Storms continued to develop into the late evening hours in the Albuquerque South Valley p
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 462158). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bernalillo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.