Aug 25, 1998
The Pecos River drainage above Iraan received 7 inches of rain in three hours ending near 7 AM of Tuesday August 25. Four inches fell between 6 and 7 AM. This produced a potentially deadly 14 foot crest at Pandale Crossing (70,820 cfs). The National Park Sefvice was notified of this forecasted crest which would move soon through the box canyon of the Pecos River above Langtry. All campers were reportedly already moved out of the flood plain, but the Val Verde County Sheriff reported evac
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5666660). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Val Verde County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.