Jan 28, 2008
An upper level trough spread abundant subtropical moisture into much of southern New Mexico. Since snow levels were high (above 8000 feet), the result was up to two inches of rain on an existing snowpack. The excessive runoff due to heavy rain and snowmelt led to the flooding of streams feeding into the Gila River.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 76340). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Grant County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.