Mar 15, 2020
An upper level low was over the northern California coast and an upper level disturbance was nearing West Texas. There was also abundant low-level moisture, an east upslope wind, high instability, and strong wind shear across West Texas. These conditions contributed to heavy rain and flash flooding in Fort Stockton. There was flooding on the roadways in Fort Stockton, especially in the low water crossings.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 872257). 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.