Excessive Rainfall Has Already Fallen - Flash Flooding Ongoing!
8-8-2021. Artesia, NM. With the abundant summer rains, the needle grass is the highest and thickest I've seen in years. Bad news come this fall, winter, and spring during our windy season. The fire danger locally will be through the roof because of this stuff. Especially when it piles high (6' or higher in some cases) against fences, buildings, etc. Storm Total Reported Rainfall Amounts So Far. CoCoRaHS 3-Day Rainfall Totals. (As Of 9 AM MDT, Saturday, August 14, 2021). New Mexico MesoWest Reported & Radar Estimated Rainfall Totals. (As Of 9 AM MDT, Saturday, August 14, 2021). MRMS 72-Hour Rainfall Totals. (As Of 9 AM MDT Saturday, August 14, 2021.) Weather Underground Reported Rainfall Totals. (Since Midnight Last Night). Rio Pensaco Flooding Near Runyan Ranches. Courtesy Of Justin Powell. Rio Penasco Flood Gauge. (At The Junction Of US Hwy 82 & Co Rd 24 Near Dunken). Flash flooding is already ongoing along with parts of Southeastern New Mexico as of 11 AM MDT this Sa...
