Jul 26, 2021
A deep easterly flow started to bring better moisture into the region with storms developing over the Organ Mountains. Recent heavy rain over the east slopes of the Organ Mountains resulted in flash flooding and additional rain from this storm caused additional mud slides across Highway 70.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 972408). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dona Ana County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.