Jun 24, 2004
A complex of strong to severe thunderstorms moved south across Lea County during the late afternoon and early evening of the 24th. These storms produced large hail up to the size of quarters and flash flooding. Hail covered the ground near Lovington and Eunice. Several motorists in Hobbs were rescued from their vehicles when up to four feet of water swept them off of city streets.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5405783). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lea County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.