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Flash Flood — Pecos, TX

May 16, 2015

A potent upper level storm system centered near the Four Corners region moved eastward across the Central Plains through the evening hours. Support from a dryline and weak Pacific cold front associated with the upper storm system moved southeast and caused thunderstorms in the Lower Trans Pecos where deep moisture and low level convergence was present.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 573108). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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