Nov 4, 2016
A slow-moving upper level low pressure over the Four Corners region and persistent, moist, low level easterly flow over New Mexico created an active weather pattern over the region for several days. Precipitation amounts over a four day period ranged from 1 to 4 inches across much of northern and central New Mexico. High elevation areas above 11,000 feet even saw several inches of wet snow. The Continental Divide and northeast plains picked up the heaviest rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches. Floo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 659401). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Socorro County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.