Jul 29, 2015
An upper level high east of the state and a surface backdoor cold front drew abundant moisture into northern and central New Mexico through the end of the 28th. The wet environment remained in place on the 29th, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms lasted into the morning hours of the 30th, mainly focused over the east central plains. Rainfall amounts were impressive, with numerous reports in excess of an inch. One of the hardest h
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 583078). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cibola County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.