Jun 30, 2021
A saturated and unstable atmosphere over New Mexico on June 30, 2021, led to several reports of flooding and flash flooding. Moisture from Tropical Storm Enrique in the eastern Pacific streamed northward into New Mexico and warmer daytime temperatures allowed for more instability. The result was a round of widespread showers and thunderstorms across northern and central New Mexico. Storm motions were relatively slow which led to areas of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. The heavy rain was part
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 960177). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.