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Flash Flood — Catron, NM

Aug 4, 2016

Widespread showers and thunderstorms moved slowly north over New Mexico as the most significant monsoon burst pattern of the season arrived across the state. The combination of very rich moisture and strong afternoon heating resulted in storms with torrential rainfall over much of central and western New Mexico. The most significant flash flooding occurred around the Glenwood. High water forced mud, rocks, and debris over Catwalk Road. Mineral Creek road was washed out near Alma where 2 inches o

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 642268). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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