| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain / Burn Area |
| State |
NEW MEXICO |
| County/Area |
LINCOLN |
| WFO |
ABQ |
| Begin Date |
07/05/2012 12:15:00 MST-7 |
| Begin Range |
5 |
| Begin Azimuth |
W |
| Begin Location |
ALTO |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
33.4/-105.77 |
| End Date |
07/05/2012 14:00:00 MST-7 |
| End Range |
1 |
| End Azimuth |
W |
| End Location |
ALTO |
| End Lat/Lon |
33.4/-105.7 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
0.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
High pressure aloft became centered over Missouri with weaker centers present over parts of eastern New Mexico. This pattern maintained a persistent south to north steering component for storms that developed within a deep monsoonal moisture plume over the state. Precipitable water values were 150-200% of normal. A well-defined easterly wave sliding into the state from the east also provided an additional source of instability for thunderstorms. |
| Event Narrative |
Narrow stream channels quickly rose with water levels reaching a depth of 4 feet. the flood waters moved debris and boulders the size of car tires 10 to 15 feet downstream. Culverts were compromised in the Eagle Creek residential area with numerous roads washed out, especially along Forest Road 127A. Paved roads in the area were less impacted. |
