Sep 21, 2014
The remnants of Tropical Storm Odile and an associated mid-level circulation were still over the region. The airmass was very moist, and lift was enhanced by upslope low-level winds across southeast New Mexico and the higher terrain of West Texas. These conditions resulted in rain and thunderstorms across the area, and flash flooding continued as moderate to heavy rain moved over areas with previously saturated soils.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 540819). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Borden County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.