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| Pecos River and Rio Grande Watersheds |
| August 26 to September 8, 1932 |
| A very heavy, general storm covered most of the
Rio Grande Basin below El Paso and Carlsbad, starting first
at the lower end of the basin. The rain produced large peak
discharges at several streamflow-gaging stations. The first
excessive rainfall was at Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, Aug. 26,
and at Fort Davis, Tex., Aug. 27 and 29. Sonora recorded 7.66
in. Aug. 31 and 6.08 in. Sept. 1. The heavy rainfall caused
floods of unprecedented size. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
In the United States, flooding killed nine, and damage was
estimated at $1 million. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
13.74 in. |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Sutton Co., Sonora |
| References:
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Asquith and Slade, 1995; International Boundary Commission,
1932 |
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