Sep 16, 2016
There was an upper level trough over much of the northern and western half of the nation which resulted in west to southwest winds aloft over West Texas. An upper level disturbance moved over the region where there was abundant moisture and instability in place. There was a cold front that moved southward toward West Texas from the Texas panhandle. A surface boundary was also in place across the Permian Basin. An area of intense winds aloft moved over the area and aided in lift. These condi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 657278). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mitchell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.