Jun 29, 2021
An upper level low pressure was to the west of the region which aided in atmospheric lift over Southeast New Mexico. Convergence was also over the area which allowed for more lift. An abundance of moisture was in place. These conditions resulted in flash flooding across Eddy County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 969740). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eddy County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.