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Flash Flood — Union, NM

Aug 5, 2016

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

The most significant burst of monsoon moisture and instability so far in the 2016 summer season impacted New Mexico on August 5th. Deep atmospheric moisture and strong afternoon heating led to widespread showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall. The heaviest rainfall impacted San Juan County where significant damage was reported around Shiprock. Several homes, vehicles, outbuildings, and roads were damaged from flood waters along Mesa Farm Road. An oil worker drove through flood waters

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 642276). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Union, NM

This event is one of many recorded floods in Union County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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