Sep 11, 2013
An upper level low was over northern Arizona, and the circulation around the low brought in low level moisture across southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Upper level disturbances moved over the region providing additional lift. This lift and good moisture supply allowed for flash flooding to develop across southeast New Mexico.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 476028). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eddy County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.