Aug 25, 2017
Several consecutive days of light to moderate rainfall over the steep terrain around Red River, New Mexico led to the second mudslide of the season along state road 38. Mining operations in the area exacerbate already loose and fine soils within several steep chutes that run down toward the highway. Rainfall estimates in the one quarter to one half inch range after several days of rainfall led to a mudslide roughly two miles west of Red River. The roadway was closed for a couple hours while crew
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 710124). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Taos County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.