Aug 2, 2015
An upper level high centered over far southeast New Mexico on the 2nd allowed the monsoon moisture plume to focus over much of the state. The subsequent afternoon and evening thunderstorms were slow-moving and, at times, strong to severe, producing areas of heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. Flash flooding was reported in the northwest and south central portions of the state, impacting U.S. Highway 550 near Nageezi and U.S. Highway 60 west of Socorro. Penny size hail fell with stronger storms t
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 585884). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Juan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.