Jul 4, 2015
Abundant moisture allowed for thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and evening on the 4th across western and central New Mexico. The combination of heavy rains from slow moving storms and antecedent moisture caused flash flooding to occur in parts of western New Mexico. Heavy rains near Gallup caused State Road 481 to close north of Gallup with flooding and debris on the roadway. It was also reported that 4 inches of mud plus 8 inches of water got into the juvenile center. Multiple bri
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 575774). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McKinley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.