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Drying Out Some & Hot But Monsoonal T-Storms Return Again Next Week.

April 6, 2025.
Looking Southwest From St Hwy 246.
Sunset & Capitan Peaks - Capitan Mountains Of NM.

Blog Updated At 5:31 PM MDT Friday, July 25, 2025. 

We are deep into the "Dog Days of Summer." Outside of our summer monsoonal thunderstorms, this means that at the lower elevations, we are hot and our weather is fairly tranquil. Most of the time, anyway, outside of an occasional thunderstorm downpour. 

Hot with highs in the upper 90's to near 100 is our weather story across the southeastern plains today through Sunday. With only a slight chance (10% to 20%) of a few hit-and-miss thunderstorms today. 

A few isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are forecast across the Sacramento mountains today and Saturday. By Sunday and Monday into the middle of next week, these slow-moving storms will be more numerous with an increase in locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Once again, the burn scars across the state, including the Ruidoso and Hermits Peak/Calf burn scar areas, will likely make headlines. Localized flash flooding outside of the burn scars will be possible in most locations with the least activity over the eastern and southeastern plains.

Across the rest of the state west of the central mountain chain, monsoonal moisture will surge northward Sunday into the middle of next week. Scattered to numerous rain showers and thunderstorms will increase starting Monday. The chances for locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding will increase in these areas also. As is usually the case, the mountains will have the best chances for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. 

Long-range forecasts (6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks) and model trends suggest that this monsoonal pattern will continue with temperatures slightly above normal for the next couple of weeks. 



The “Dog Days” of summer are from July 3 to August 11 each year. They’re usually the hottest and most unbearable days of the season. We often hear about the “Dog Days” of summer, but few know where the expression originated. Some think it’s a reference to the hot, sultry days that are “not fit for a dog.” Others suggest it’s the time of year when the extreme heat drives dogs mad. But where does the term come from? And what does it have to do with dogs? You may be surprised to see is has to do with the stars!

The phrase is a reference to Sirius, the Dog Star. During the “Dog Days” period, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth. Sirius is a part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog

In the summer, Sirius rises and sets with the Sun. On July 23rd, specifically, it is in conjunction with the Sun, and because the star is so bright, the ancient Romans believed it actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s warmth, accounting for the long stretch of sultry weather. They referred to this time as diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days.”

Thus, the term Dog Days of Summer came to mean the 20 days before and 20 days after this alignment of Sirius with the Sun—July 3 to August 11 each year.


Summer heat is due to the Earth’s tilt

While this period usually is the hottest stretch of summer, the heat is not due to any added radiation from Sirius, regardless of its brightness. The heat of summer is simply a direct result of the Earth’s tilt.

During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the tilt of the Earth causes the Sun’s rays to hit at a more direct angle, and for a longer period of time throughout the day. This means longer, hotter days.

Once Again, Flash Flooding & Five Swift Water Rescues In Ruidoso Yesterday.







(Today - Friday, August 1, 2025).


GFS Storm Total Rainfall Forecast.
(Today - Friday, August 8, 2025).


(July 1st - July 24th).




(As Of 7 AM MDT July 25, 2025). 










Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1207 PM MDT Fri Jul 25 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1250 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Ruidoso             33.35N 105.68W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Cedar Creek at Mechem is closed due to
            flooding of Cedar Creek.

0109 PM     Flash Flood      1 ENE Ruidoso           33.34N 105.66W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Water reported over Starlite Road.

0115 PM     Flash Flood      1 E Ruidoso             33.33N 105.66W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Public

            Video shows house floating down Cedar Creek
            along Paradise Canyon Drive.

0115 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Ruidoso           33.35N 105.68W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Video shows water and debris flows over
            Mechem Drive in front of Albertsons.

0115 PM     Flash Flood      2 SSE Alto              33.37N 105.66W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            White Mountain Drive closed due to flash
            flooding.

0117 PM     Flash Flood      1 SE Alto               33.39N 105.66W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            All of Gavilan Canyon Road closed due to
            flash flooding.

0125 PM     Flash Flood      2 NNE Ruidoso           33.36N 105.66W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Several feet of water flowing down Warren
            Tucker Drive.

0140 PM     Flash Flood      1 ENE Hollywood         33.33N 105.63W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Other Federal

            Rio Ruidoso stream gauge crested at 12.68
            feet (Minor Flood stage) from a flash flood
            wave at 140PM. River was out of its banks in
            numerous locations along the river.

0145 PM     Flash Flood      Ruidoso Downs           33.33N 105.61W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            High flows through Rio Ruidoso impacting
            Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

0145 PM     Flash Flood      Hollywood               33.33N 105.64W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Reese Drive impassible due to flooding of
            the Rio Ruidoso.

0147 PM     Debris Flow      Hollywood               33.33N 105.64W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Heavy debris flows reported at the
            intersection of Gavilan Canyon Road and
            Meander Drive.

0159 PM     Debris Flow      1 NNE Ruidoso           33.35N 105.67W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Significant debris flows from Cedar Creek
            along Mechem Drive.

0200 PM     Flash Flood      2 SW Alto               33.37N 105.70W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Three water rescues occurred off Gunpowder
            trail off Spring Canyon Road, with two other
            rescues further down in the canyon.

0256 PM     Flash Flood      2 SSW Alto              33.37N 105.70W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Intersection of Cedar Creek Drive and Musket
            ball Drive closed due to significant road
            damage from flash flooding and debris flows.

0300 PM     Debris Flow      2 NNE Ruidoso           33.35N 105.67W
07/24/2025                   Lincoln            NM   Emergency Mngr

            Debris flows over intersection of Geneva
            Road and Innsbrook Drive.


&& $$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
623 AM CDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 623 AM CDT Fri Jul 25 2025

- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop
  across much of the forecast area again this afternoon and
  evening. The strongest storms that develop will be accompanied
  by frequent lightning, small hail, brief strong and gusty winds,
  and locally heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized
  flooding.

- Storm chances will mainly become confined over areas west of the
  Pecos and in the higher terrain this weekend into early next
  week. Temperatures will average near to slightly above normal
  through the extended forecast period.

&&
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
542 AM MDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 529 AM MDT Fri Jul 25 2025

- Moderate heat risk will return to the lower elevations central
  and east Saturday, then to lower elevations central valley
  westward on Sunday. Cooler temperatures are forecast next week.

- After a downtick in storm coverage today, then little or no
  activity on Saturday, monsoon moisture will begin to spread
  northward over New Mexico again on Sunday. Then, monsoon
  moisture will surge over the forecast area during the first half
  of the coming work week with locally heavy rainfall daily, as
  well as the potential for isolated to scattered flash flooding
  mainly during the afternoon and evening each day.

&&
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
530 AM MDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...New AVIATION, FIRE WEATHER...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1035 AM MDT Fri Jul 25 2025

 - Warming and mainly dry weather through Saturday with isolated
   storms favoring the Sacramento mountains and eastern areas.

 - Moisture starts to increase Sunday through Tuesday with more
   widespread thunderstorm activity.

 - The flash flooding threat returns Monday and Tuesday as a
   monsoonal plume sets up over the area. Increased moisture will
   allow temperatures to fall below normal.

&&

Remnant Tropical Storm & Hurricane Moisture & Its Effects On New Mexico.


August and September are just around the corner, and this is the wettest time of the year for most of us. As we head deeper into the meteorological end of summer and the meteorological beginning of fall, we will need to start watching the tropics. 

Remnant moisture from dying tropical storms and former hurricanes that move inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and across the Baja Region, and into northern Mexico and New Mexico can cause serious problems. 

Our most widespread heavy rainfall and flash flood events that have occurred over the past 120 years are because of this. No worries for now, though, as the tropics are quiet. NOAA is predicting an above-normal hurricane season this year, so it will be interesting to see what, if any, impacts these storms may or may not have on the state. 

List of New Mexico hurricanes

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Satellite loop of the remnants of Tropical Storm Georgette in 2010 affecting New Mexico

The landlocked U.S. state of New Mexico has experienced impacts from 81 known tropical cyclones and their remnants. There have been 68 known tropical cyclones from the Eastern Pacific that affected the state, compared to only 13 such Atlantic hurricanes. The biggest threat from such storms in the state is their associated rainfall and flooding. The wettest storm was from the remnants of an Atlantic storm in 1941 that produced 11.33 in (288 mm) of precipitation. Since 1950, the highest rainfall total recorded was 9.8 in (250 mm) in Canton, also associated with an Atlantic storm in 1954. The rains in 1954 resulted in flooding in six towns that killed at least four people. Other deadly rainfall events from tropical cyclone remnants include Hurricane Dolly in 2008 and Tropical Storm Georgette in 2010. The former swept away a person along the Rio Ruidoso and caused $25 million in damage (2008 USD), which was the most damaging storm event. The floods damaged 500 buildings and destroyed 13 bridges. The latter caused heavy rains that resulted in one death in the Rio Grande.

Climatology

A map of a state's terrain, with brown and white colors representing higher elevations, and yellow and green colors representing lower elevations. County borders are also shown on the map.
Topographical map of New Mexico

Due to New Mexico's position in the southwestern United States, there are three primary causes for flooding within the state in the autumn months: the effects of tropical cyclones, the North American Monsoon, or an approaching cold front. Tropical cyclones from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can affect New Mexico, usually in southern regions. Storms that originate from the Atlantic Ocean usually move through the Gulf of Mexico on a northwest trajectory, typically during the month of September. Tropical cyclones from the eastern Pacific usually maintain a fast north-northeast track, occasionally through the Gulf of California, and generally affect the state from the middle of September to the middle of October. The accompanying moisture of the Pacific storms encounter the mountains of the state, and through orographic lift, produce heavy rainfall. Due to the storms' fast movement, the rainfall events accompanying Pacific storms are generally shorter lasting and more concentrated than other such storms in the state.[1]

In an average year, the remnants of 3.1 Pacific tropical cyclones affect the southwestern United States. In some locations, the systems provide 30% of the annual rainfall.[2] In New Mexico, however, stations' annual rainfall from tropical cyclones range from 10% in the western portion to less than 5% in the eastern.[3] Rainfall from tropical cyclones affect the Albuquerque International Sunport an average of 3.9 days per year.[2] Storms affect New Mexico less than Arizona, and are generally weaker. The greatest threat from such storms are accompanying floods. Damage from tropical cyclones is expected to increase as the population increases in the southwestern United States.[4]

List of storms

Before 1950

  • October 4, 1911 – Influenced by an approaching extratropical cyclone, the remnants of a tropical cyclone crossed the Gulf of California and Arizona into New Mexico, producing 2 in (51 mm) of rain in some areas.[5]
  • September 18, 1918 – The remnants of a Pacific hurricane moved through the northern portion of the state.[6]
  • September 16, 1919 – After striking Texas as a hurricane, a tropical depression dissipated over western Texas. Its remnants produced 2.84 in (72 mm) of rainfall in Roswell.[7]
  • October 1, 1921 – The remnants of a Pacific hurricane moved through the northern portion of the state.[6]
  • August 27, 1932 – A landfalling storm near CuliacánSinaloa produced heavy rainfall in the southwestern New Mexico for three days.[6]
  • September 8, 1936 – After moving through the Sea of Cortez into Arizona, the remnants of a tropical cyclone dropped 1.97 in (50 mm) in Datil.[6]
  • September 2, 1938 – The remnants of a Pacific storm produced rainfall in the state.[1]
  • September 18, 1941 – The remnants of an Atlantic storm dropped 11.33 in (288 mm) of rainfall in a 24‑hour period.[1]
  • August 31, 1942 – A hurricane struck Texas and dissipated over southern New Mexico, producing 9 in (230 mm) of rain in 28 hours.[1] The rainfall caused flooding in the Pecos and Canadian rivers. In one station along the Pecos River, the floods produced a discharge of 48,600 cubic feet per second (0.028 cubic meters per second), which was a 1 in 100 year event.[8]

1950s

Rainfall summary for a tropical depression in 1954
  • 1951 – The remnants of a Pacific tropical cyclone affected the state.[9]
  • October 7, 1954 – Rains subsided from a tropical depression that crossed from Texas into New Mexico. The highest precipitation was 9.8 in (250 mm) in Canton, which was the greatest rainfall total associated with a tropical cyclone in the state since 1950. The rainfall caused flooding in Roswell and along the Pecos River system.[10][11][12] The flooding caused millions in damage after flooding affected six towns and highways across the region. There were four confirmed fatalities with seven missing in the days after the storm.[13]
  • 1954 – In addition to the previous storm, the remnants of a Pacific tropical cyclone affected the state.[9]
  • October 6, 1957 – After crossing northwestern Mexico, a tropical depression dissipated in the southern portion of the state.[14]
  • 1957 – In addition to the previous storm, the remnants of another Pacific system affected the state.[9]
  • September 12, 1958 – A tropical storm dissipated over Baja California, spreading rainfall into the state.[15]
  • October 6, 1958 – A tropical depression from the Pacific dissipated over the state, after crossing Sonora and Arizona. This was exactly a year after another depression dissipated in the state.[14] The depression produced rainfall in the state.[6]
  • 1959–1961 – The Albuquerque National Weather Service reported that the remnants of a Pacific storm affected the state in each of the years.[9]

1960s

  • September 27, 1962 – Tropical Storm Claudia dissipated over the Baja California peninsula and produced over 25% of the warm-season rainfall in portions of New Mexico.[15] The remnants of another storm in the year also affected the state.[9]
  • 1964–1967 – The Albuquerque National Weather Service reported that the remnants of a Pacific storm affected the state in each of the years.[9]
  • August 20, 1968 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Hyacinth spread into the state with thunderstorms and light rainfall.[16]
  • October 3, 1968 – Portions of the state experienced rainfall from dissipating Hurricane Pauline.[17]
  • In addition to the previous two systems, the remnants of a third storm affected the state. According to the Albuquerque National Weather Service, 1968 had the most storms affecting the state.[9]

1970s

  • August 5, 1970 – Tropical Depression Celia maintained a well-defined circulation until it dissipated over the southeast portion of the state, after causing heavy damage in southeastern Texas. The system dropped over 2 in (51 mm) of rainfall in some areas, but its associated winds were not strong.[18]
  • September 5, 1970 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Norma from the Pacific combined with a cold front to produce heavy rainfall of about 12 in (300 mm), causing flooding near the Four Corners region.[1][19]
  • October 1, 1971 – The remnants of Hurricane Olivia dropped 2.23 in (57 mm) in Zuni.[20]
  • October 7, 1972 – Tropical Depression Joanne dissipated over northwestern Mexico, producing 2.48 in (63 mm) in Albuquerque.[21]
  • October 2, 1976 – Hurricane Liza struck northwestern Mexico and dissipated, although its remnants dropped light rain in the state that reached 0.47 in (12 mm) in White Sands National Monument.[21]
  • August 18, 1977 – As Tropical Depression Doreen dissipated near California, its outskirts produced 2.05 in (52 mm) of rainfall in the city of Florida.[21]
  • October 7, 1977 – Hurricane Heather dissipated to the west of Baja California. Its remnants spread rainfall across the southwest United States, including a statewide peak of 3.17 in (81 mm) near Yeso.[21]
  • September 1978 – The remnants of a Pacific tropical cyclone dropped at least 6.35 in (161 mm) in the Guadalupe Mountains in the southeast portion of the state.[1]

1980s

  • August 12, 1980 – After making landfall near the mouth of the Rio GrandeHurricane Allen dissipated near the Texas/New Mexico border. The storm produced rainfall across the state.[22]
  • July 30, 1981 – The remnant circulation of a tropical depression from the Atlantic dissipated over northern Texas. Its moisture extended into New Mexico, and 6.12 in (155 mm) fell at Hobbs.[21][23]
  • October 1, 1982 – Heavy rainfall of over 4 in (100 mm) spread across the state after Hurricane Paul struck Baja California and dissipated. The rains caused crop and property damage.[24][25]
  • October 2, 1983 – Tropical Storm Octave stayed offshore western Mexico, but contributed to widespread flooding and rainfall across the southwestern United States. Rainfall in New Mexico reached 5.42 in (138 mm) near Luna. The rains caused flooding that forced people from their homes and damaged a portion of U.S. Route 180. New Mexico governor Toney Anaya declared a state of emergency in Catron County.[21][26]
  • October 19, 1983 – The remnants of Hurricane Tico dropped over 3 in (76 mm) of rainfall in the southeastern portion of the state.[27]
  • September 26, 1984 – Flash flood warnings were posted across the state due to rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Norbert.[28]
  • October 3, 1984 – The remnants of Hurricane Polo dropped about 2 in (51 mm) of rain in Reserve.[29]
  • October 9, 1985 – Flash floods affected the southern one–third of the state from rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Waldo. The hurricane previously dissipated over Mexico, and the resulting floods was due to heavy rainfall that peaked at 6.66 in (169 mm) in Hobbs. Damage was estimated between $100,000–$1 million (1985 USD), mostly to crops, roads, and buildings.[30][31]
  • September 24, 1986 – The remnants of Hurricane Newton crossed the southeastern portion of the state with scattered rainshowers.[32] Rainfall peaked at 1.31 in (33 mm) southeast of Lordsburg.[21]
  • October 13, 1987 – Moisture from Hurricane Ramon from the Pacific spread into the state.[33]
  • 1988 – The Albuquerque National Weather Service reported that the remnants of one of the eastern Pacific tropical cyclones affected the state.[9]
  • October 5, 1989 – Tropical Depression Raymond entered the state from Arizona and dissipated in the western portion of the state. The storm produced about 1 in (25 mm) of rain across the region,[34] peaking at 2.99 in (76 mm) in Red River.[21]

1990s

Rainfall map for Hurricane Ismael
  • June 1990 – The remnants of Hurricane Boris from the eastern Pacific dropped 0.92 in (23 mm) of rainfall in Wolf Canyon.[21]
  • June 1990 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Douglas brought substantial rainfall to the state.[35]
  • October 1, 1990 – In an area already experiencing above-normal rainfall, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel produced additional precipitation in the state.[36]
  • August 24, 1992 – Tropical Depression Lester moved into the state from Arizona and dissipated near Albuquerque. The highest rainfall total was 2.17 in (55 mm) near Lindrith.[21][37] The rains caused flash flooding of arroyos and a mudslide along U.S. Route 180.[38]
  • August 27, 1993 – Tropical Depression Hilary dissipated over northwestern Mexico before producing a surge of moisture that dropped over 25% of the summer rainfall in portions of the state.[15]
  • September 15, 1995 – The remnants of Hurricane Ismael dropped 8.53 in (217 mm) of rainfall in Hobbs,[21] with unofficial reports of over 10 in (250 mm). The intense precipitation flooded many houses and closed several roads. Flooding also washed out three sections of the Texas – New Mexico Railroad line. Damage was estimated at $250,000 (1995 USD).[39]
  • September 14, 1996 – Hurricane Fausto dissipated over Mexico, and its remnant moisture contributed to rainfall and flash floods. Portions of Black River Village reported 2 ft (0.61 m) of flooding.[40]
  • September 26, 1997 – No impacts were reported in the state after Hurricane Nora moved more west than forecast, however, it left twice the normal amount of moisture in the air over the four-corners area which eventually condensed into rain-producing clouds.[41]
  • August 11, 1998 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Frank spread from the coast of California through New Mexico.[42]
  • September 1998 – The remnants of Hurricane Isis produced 1.47 in (37 mm) of precipitation at White Signal.[21]

2000s

Satellite image of the remnants of Hurricane Dolly entering New Mexico
  • October 11, 2000 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia from the Pacific dropped heavy rainfall in the northwestern portion of the state.[4]
  • September 30, 2001 – Moisture from Tropical Depression Juliette spread across the state.[43]
  • September 9, 2002 – Rainfall and thunderstorms spread across the state in association with Tropical Storm Fay dissipating over Texas.[44]
  • July 16, 2003 – The remnants of Hurricane Claudette from the Atlantic produced beneficial rainfall in the southeastern portion of the state.[45]
  • September 24, 2003 – Rains from Tropical Depression Marty in the Sea of Cortez spread across the southwestern United States, including 1.06 in (27 mm) near Glenwood.[21][46]
  • October 7, 2003 – A stalled extratropical storm drew moisture from hurricanes Nora and Olaf to produce rains in a drought-stricken region, along with flash flooding.[47]
  • July 3, 2004 – Moisture from a tropical depression produced a few thunderstorms in the state.[48]
  • September 21, 2004 – The mid-level remnants of Hurricane Javier crossed the northwest portion of the state from the eastern Pacific, dropping 2.48 in (63 mm) of rainfall in Albuquerque.[21][49]
  • July 22, 2005 – For four days, the remnants of Hurricane Emily from the Atlantic Ocean produced thunderstorms across the state.[50]
  • September 22, 2005 – Thunderstorms were reported across the state in association with the remnants of Hurricane Max.[51]
  • October 2, 2005 – Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Otis in the Pacific Ocean produced scattered thunderstorms.[52]
  • September 2, 2006 – The remnants of Hurricane John from the eastern Pacific produced three days of rainfall in the southern portion of the state. The moisture was amplified by an approaching upper-level trough. Ruidoso reported the highest rainfall total with 5.25 in (133 mm). The precipitation flooded creeks and rivers,[53] which entered houses and caused roads to close.[54]
  • August 17, 2007 – The outskirts of Tropical Depression Erin, having earlier struck Texas, brushed eastern New Mexico.[55]
  • August 26, 2007 – Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Dean moved across the western portion of the state.[55]
  • September 6, 2007 – The remnants of Hurricane Henriette produced rainfall in the southwestern portion of the state.[56] The system spawned a landspout near Tyrone.[57]
  • July 26, 2008 – The well-defined circulation of former Hurricane Dolly crossed Texas and eastern Mexico into southeastern New Mexico.[58] Rainfall totals included a statewide peak of 8.53 in (217 mm) in Sunspot,[21] and more than 6 in (150 mm) Ruidoso. The high totals caused the Rio Ruidoso and Rio Bonito to overflow near Ruidoso, which resulted in flooding in and around the city. One person died after being swept away by the Rio Ruidoso.[59] Flooding near Mescalero caused two dams to fail at Mud Canyon. The system also spawned a funnel cloud near Las Cruces.[58] Across the region, the flooding caused about $25 million in damage after damaging about 500 structures,[59] including 47 destroyed houses.[60] The floods also washed out at least 13 bridges.[59]
  • September 11, 2008 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Lowell from the eastern Pacific produced flash flooding near Hobbs.[61] Remnant moisture also contributed to the development of an EF0 tornado, which touched down near Vaughn.[62]
  • October 11, 2008 – After making landfall in western Mexico, Hurricane Norbert produced rainfall and thunderstorms across New Mexico after combining with a powerful storm moving through the Great Basin. The rainfall reached 1.5 in (38 mm) in House, and the thunderstorms caused tree damage and dropped large hail.[63]
  • September 2, 2009 – While striking Baja California, Hurricane Jimena spread rainfall into portions of the state.[64]

2010s

  • July 2010 – Dissipating Hurricane Alex dropped over 3 in (75 mm) of rainfall in the southeast portion of the state.[65]
  • September 22, 2010 – Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Georgette in the eastern Pacific combined with an approaching upper-level trough to produce heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the state. A total of 6.42 in (163 mm) was reported in Gladstone.[66] The rains caused flooding that killed a person along the Rio Grande near Carnuel.[67]
  • September 28, 2012 – The remnants of Hurricane Miriam dropped rainfall in the southeastern portion of the state.[68]
  • September 17, 2014 – The remnants of Hurricane Norbert caused significant damage to New Mexico Highway 152. Due to the severity of damage, the New Mexico Department of Transportation closed the road indefinitely and stated it could be more than a month until it was re-opened.[69]
  • September 18–20, 2014 – The remnants of Hurricane Odile brought heavy rainfall to southwestern New Mexico. Floods from the remnants killed one oil field worker.[70][71]
  • June 5, 2015 – The remnants of Hurricane Andres brought rain to northern New Mexico.[72]
  • September 5, 2015 – Moisture drawn northeast from Tropical Storm Kevin brought scattered storms to the Four Corners region.[73]
  • September 7, 2016 – The remnants of Hurricane Newton brought very heavy rains to western and central New Mexico.

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