Oct 7, 2015
The slow-moving upper level low pressure system that produced severe weather and flooding on the 4th and 5th delivered a deluge to eastern New Mexico on the 7th. A deep tap of tropical moisture surged northeast ahead the upper low and resulted in an extensive area of thunderstorms with torrential rainfall over southeastern New Mexico. The heaviest rain impacted the area around Clovis and Portales where upwards of 2 to 4 inches were reported. Several streets and state highways were closed due to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 598312). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Curry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.