An area of low pressure was over New Mexico and helped to bring lift and monsoonal moisture into Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Along with abundant moisture and lift, instability was also in place. These conditions lead to rain and thunderstorms which moved over the same areas resulting in flash flooding.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. A family in their vehicle was washed away at a low water crossing along Dark Canyon Road southwest of Carlsbad. They were rescued with no injuries. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. White Pine Road was closed due to flooding at the low water crossing west of Lakewood. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. The Diving Rock area southeast of Seven Rivers was closed due to flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. Black River Village Road was closed at a low water crossing west of Malaga. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CNM)CARLSBAD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. Dark Canyon Road at Hidalgo Rural Road was closed due to flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding at Carlsbad Caverns. New Mexico State Road 7 was closed leading into Carlsbad Caverns. Carlsbad Caverns was closed and was being evacuated. Tourists were stranded at the caverns due to the road closure. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Eddy County. State Highway 137 was closed at US Highway 285 due to flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Heavy Rain in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 20-AUG-22 15:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of five inches of rainfall at a home on Rocky Arroyo four miles west of the junction of State Highway 137 and US Highway 285. The beginning time of the rainfall is unknown.