Jul 30, 2016
A deep tap of monsoon moisture finally surged north across New Mexico and delivered the first significant round of heavy rainfall in several weeks. A slow-moving storm developed over the center of Albuquerque and slammed the area from the Big I toward Nob Hill and the Fairgrounds with torrential rainfall. Reports of nearly 1.5 inches were received in several neighborhoods east of UNM. This heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding near Summit Park where many yards experienced damage to landscapi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 641306). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bernalillo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.