In New Mexico, a peak total of 5.42 in (138 mm) of rain was recorded.
In that state, the rainfall also 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.
Damage to four flooded counties in southwest New Mexico was estimated at $12.5 million, including $6.5 million worth of damage to levees and dikes.
Damage to highways also totaled $1.5 million.

Further west, rainfall was also reported in California.
In Mexico, 12 in (300 mm) of precipitation was reported in Altar, while lighter totals between 1–3 in (25–75 mm) were reported along the Baja California Peninsula.
In Sonora, many roads near the border were closed, and a lack of food supply was reported.
Along the Mexican Riviera, there were isolated reports of 1 in (25 mm) of precipitation.
In New Mexico, a peak total of 5.42 in (138 mm) of rain was recorded. In that state, the rainfall also 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. Damage to four flooded counties in southwest New Mexico was estimated at $12.5 million, including $6.5 million worth of damage to levees and dikes. Damage to highways also totaled $1.5 million.
Further west, rainfall was also reported in California. In Mexico, 12 in (300 mm) of precipitation was reported in Altar, while lighter totals between 1–3 in (25–75 mm) were reported along the Baja California Peninsula. In Sonora, many roads near the border were closed, and a lack of food supply was reported. Along the Mexican Riviera, there were isolated reports of 1 in (25 mm) of precipitation.
Tropical Storm Octave (1983)