May 22, 2021
Severe weather was the main concern on this day as an upper level low lifted across the region. Thunderstorms did occur late in the day and while most of them stayed below severe limits, a few storms produced high winds and large hail. Additionally, stronger winds were observed across parts of the higher terrain.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 963162). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Las Animas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.