Oct 13, 2013
Moisture was coming into the area from Tropical Storm Octave in the Pacific Ocean. Additional low-level moisture was moving in from the Gulf of Mexico. A stationary front was present near the Pecos River, and upper level disturbances were moving over the area from the tropical storm providing additional lift. This good supply of moisture and combined lift helped to create flash flooding in southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 477979). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Midland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.