Oct 23, 2000
A series of slow moving and heavy rain storms moved north over east central New Mexico with 6 hour rainfall of 3 to 6 inches. Severe street and road flooding was reported from Portales north to Clovis during mid-afternoon as drains remained full. There was just enough time between heavy rains for water levels to drop and avoid any serious home or business flooding. Several motorist had to be rescued from stalled cars in 2 to 3 feet of water at low intersections.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5160114). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Roosevelt County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.