May 1, 1999
The most significant river flooding along the Arkansas River since at least 1965 was caused by widespread and persistent rainfall...especially along the eastern slopes of the southeast mountains. The heaviest rainfall occurred from late in the day on the 28th of April and persisted into the afternoon hours of April 30th. Widespread rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches was noted in 40 hours with some locations receiving in excess of 13 inches of rain in 48 hours. As stated in April Storm Data
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5699699). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bent County/las Animas And Vicinity County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.
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