Sep 11, 2002
A second supercell prowled the Mexican border between Hachita and Columbus, forcing the closure of Highway 9 along this stretch due to flash flooding. Cars were stalled and a Ford F150 pickup was washed off the road. Outflow just northeast of the storm was estimated at 65 to 70 mph. A funnel cloud was observed near Columbus.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5320456). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Luna County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.