Aug 13, 2021
A storm system that had stalled over southeastern New Mexico for a couple days remained in place again on August 14, 2021. An abundant amount of moisture was also in place across eastern New Mexico with atmospheric moisture values well above normal. This had resulted in several consecutive days of heavy rainfall, particularly over southeastern New Mexico, that began to have severe impacts along the Rio Penasco stream in southwest Chaves County. The stream, which is usually about six feet wide, o
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 966008). 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.