May 24, 2014
An upper level low was over Arizona/New Mexico slowly moving eastward with upper level disturbances associated with this low moving over southeast New Mexico and West Texas. The atmosphere was very moist and unstable and there were southeast upslope winds leading to an increase in lift. There was an outflow boundary near the Pecos River which provided a concentrated source of lift for thunderstorms to develop. Recent rainfall had moistened the soil enough to increase the threat of flash flood
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 511373). 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.