Aug 22, 2019
A weak upper level ridge was over the region with upper level disturbances which provided lift that moved over the area. There was abundant moisture and weak mid to upper level winds across West Texas. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms that produced strong winds and flash flooding due to slow storm motion.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 848400). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pecos County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.