Sep 20, 2014
Remains of Tropical Storm Odile were over the region. The atmosphere was very moist and there was a mid-level circulation over northern portions of the area. There were nocturnal low level winds that produced additional lift which aided in more rain and thunderstorms developing. The saturated ground from previous rains allowed for flash flooding to develop across West Texas and southeast New Mexico when additional rain moved over these same locations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 540286). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Howard County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.