92
Recorded events
4
Direct deaths
3
Direct injuries
$3.8M
Property damage
Flash Flood in Santa Fe County, New Mexico: 92 recorded events between 1996 and 2025. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #201 nationally and #5 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Santa Fe County, New Mexico: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Santa Fe County is the 2010s, when 46 of the county's 92 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Santa Fe County archive, flash flood makes up 26.7% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #201 for this hazard and #5 within New Mexico, putting it in the 93.4 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jul is the peak month for flash flood in Santa Fe County with 43 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2022 | AGUA FRIA | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 23, 2014 | (SAF)SANTA FE MUNI AIRPORT | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | AGUA FRIA | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 15, 2008 | SANTA FE | 0 | 1 | 0 | $25K |
| Aug 3, 2016 | CUNDIYO | 0 | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | SANTA FE | 0 | 0 | 1 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | AGUA FRIA | 0 | $25K |
| Jun 25, 2025 | EDGEWOOD | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | SANTA CRUZ | 0 | $5K |
| Jul 18, 2024 | GLORIETA | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | GLORIETA | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | EN MEDIO | 0 | $30K |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EDGEWOOD | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 30, 2022 | EDGEWOOD | 0 | $20K |
| Jul 27, 2022 | POJOAQUE | 0 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Santa Fe County
- Hail 147
- Thunderstorm Wind 51
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Flash flooding struck the northeast part of Santa Fe. Arroyos became torrents and overflowed their banks in some instances. Major street flooding ensued in some locations, especially along Lorenzo Road which saw mud deposited two feet deep. One man drowned when he was swept down an arroyo. An unoccupied automobile was damaged when it was also swept down an arroyo. Flash flooding occurred at the Morales Bridge on the north side of town, and a home was flooded on Circle Dr nearby.
Heavy rain in the Santa Fe area caused the arroyos to fill up, and unfortunately, one man was found dead in the arroyo near Cerrillos and Rodeo. According to the Santa Fe emergency manager, the flooding within the arroyo was thought to be a contributing factor to the individual's death. However, the man also sustained blunt force trauma to the head and was also intoxicated, and these factors also contributed to his death. His age is unknown.
Local news station reporting that the body of a 58 year old man was found in the Santa Fe River after heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Reports say that he may have been sleeping in or near the river and drowned when he was swept away from rushing waters.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?
92 flash flood events are recorded in Santa Fe County between 1996 and 2025, causing 4 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Santa Fe County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Santa Fe County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Santa Fe County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flash Flood in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/new-mexico/santa-fe-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.