Sep 21, 2019
An upper level trough was to the west of the region moving eastward. Pacific Hurricane Lorena was over Baja which provided mid and upper level moisture across the area. South to southeast surface winds had provided plentiful low-level moisture. These conditions, along with recent heavy rainfall, allowed for flash flooding to develop across parts of West Texas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 850306). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Andrews County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.