Jul 5, 2018
The first significant surge of monsoon moisture of the 2018 season generated numerous showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall across New Mexico. The first thunderstorms of the day developed over the northeast and east central plains followed by scattered activity around the higher terrain of central and western New Mexico. Storm motions were slow to the west with localized areas of heavy rainfall. A severe thunderstorm impacted the area around Sumner Lake where winds gusted up to 6
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 754938). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Colfax County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.