| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain |
| State |
NEW MEXICO |
| County/Area |
SANDOVAL |
| WFO |
ABQ |
| Begin Date |
08/23/2010 18:45:00 MST-7 |
| Begin Range |
2 |
| Begin Azimuth |
W |
| Begin Location |
RIO RANCHO |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
35.27/-106.7 |
| End Date |
08/23/2010 19:30:00 MST-7 |
| End Range |
1 |
| End Azimuth |
W |
| End Location |
RIO RANCHO |
| End Lat/Lon |
35.27/-106.68 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
20.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
As an upper level trough crossed the northern Rocky Mountains, moisture surged northward across New Mexico. Initially, a severe storm with hail and very heavy rain formed over the Sacramento Mountains. Then, while the associated cold front moved down the eastern plains, a few prolific lightning producing storms impacted the Rio Grande Valley with heavy rain and hail. |
| Event Narrative |
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell across portions of northwest Rio Rancho. The intersection of Northern and Idalia was closed due to flash flooding. Along Unser, though the road was not closed, it was impassible to several cars which got stuck in the high waters. A sewer line was also damaged, which allowed sewage to flow into the Montoya's Arroyo. |
