Jul 1, 2021
An abundant amount of atmospheric moisture remained in place across New Mexico on July 1, 2021, which set the stage for another round of widespread thunderstorms across the area. Temperatures also continued to warm several degrees which allowed for more instability across northern and central New Mexico. The result was deeper and more robust convection that produced heavy rainfall across portions of the area. Flash flooding in Grenville caused two cars to get swept away by the flood waters, but
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 960194). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chaves County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.