Jan 2, 2015
There was a strong upper low over Arizona and New Mexico that was slowly moving toward West Texas. Good moisture was across the area and lift increased as the upper low approached the region. These conditions contributed to precipitation developing across much of West Texas. Due to the cold air that was in place, the precipitation was a wintry mix across most of the area. Moderate to heavy rainfall coupled with ice impeding drainage of water as temperatures warmed up above freezing allowed f
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 552499). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ector County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.