May 31, 2016
An unseasonably strong upper level low pressure system churning nearly stationary over New Mexico interacted with abundant low level moisture and instability to provide several days of very active weather. The first day of active weather produced several strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the northern and central high terrain. This activity moved south-southwest into nearby highlands and plains. An impressive downburst wind from a storm near Bingham produced a wind gust near 80 mph. F
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 627267). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Quay County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.