Aug 13, 2021
A very slow-moving storm system remained over southeastern New Mexico on August 13, 2021. Combined with an abundant amount of atmospheric moisture, another active monsoon day was underway across eastern New Mexico. Steering flow was once again fast enough to limit a widespread flash flooding threat, however, some thunderstorms did produce heavy rainfall in a short period of time. A strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall near Nogal did force the closure of a highway as the roadway became unsafe
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 966006). 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.