Cibola storm history

Reports on social media and by the NM DOT showed pictures of flash flooding over NM Highway 117 between mile markers 44 and 51.

Slow moving thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and rushing water across NM Highway 117 near El Malpais National Monument. The highway was temporarily closed during this time until flood waters fully receded.

A NMDOT mesonet weather station along I-40 measured a severe wind gust of 63 mph induced by a dry thunderstorm.

Water flooding over NM 605 north of Milan prompted the closure of the highway.

A NMDOT mesonet station along I-40 at State Road 6 measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph.

The Cibola County Emergency manager reported multiple vehicle rescues from flood waters. The Rio San Jose was out of its banks between Sargent and Davis Streets with several streets flooded in town. Swift moving water several inches deep was observed over First Street and Rooseve…

A trained spotter near San Fidel reported flash flooding on San Jose Loop. No damages are known.

A trained spotter near San Fidel reported quarter size hail that had accumulated to about an inch deep.

A trained spotter near Cubero reported quarter size hail.

Heavy rain in the San Fidel area caused major flooding of arroyos and washed out County Road 13. Damages are estimated.

A trained spotter reported major flash flooding around Cubero. Several roads were washed out or inundated with water. Many other roads were forced to closed. The local fire station was also flooded. Damages are estimated.

A trained spotter in Fence Lake reported that County Road 35D had been washed out due to heavy rain in the area. Damages are estimated.

Tribal law enforcement reported water flowing out of a creek over a section of Reservation Road 54 near Sparrow Hawk Road.

A dry thunderstorm produced a brief downburst wind gust up to 59 mph along Interstate 40 near NM-6.

Nickel size hail at El Malpais National Monument.

Hail up to the size of golf balls five miles south of San Fidel.

A spotter observed a developing wall cloud then a subsequent funnel cloud south of McCartys.

A wall cloud and associated funnel cloud were observed south of Interstate 40 and west of NM-6 in open range land.

A funnel cloud with no ground circulation was spotted near Mesita. This same storm produced abundant amounts of hail along Interstate 40 at NM-6. The interstate was closed as a result of very slick travel conditions.

A wind gust up to 68 mph reported at Lookout Ranch.

Significant hail covering Interstate 40 resulted in motor vehicle crashes between mile markers 76 and 77. Hail size has been estimated.

Flash flooding along nearby arroyo approaching home. Residents trapped in home. No damage reported.

Tribal police reported hail and flash flooding throughout Acoma Pueblo.

Tribal police reported flooding along Acoma Creek.

Nickel to quarter size hail at Acoma Pueblo.

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Penny to quarter size hail along I-40 near mile marker 127.

Pea size to penny size hail accumulated up to four inches deep on Interstate 40 near San Fidel and highway 124 near McCartys. One vehicle slid off the highway.

Hail to the size of quarters accumulated several inches deep near Mount Taylor.

Three bridges were damaged from flood waters northeast of Grants. A dozen jersey barriers were washed 100 yards downstream at low water crossings along Lobo Canyon. The most significant damage occurred to the George Hannish Bridge. Bridges along county roads 19A and 19D were also…

Flood damaged roads along low water crossings near Encinal and Bibo. Jersey barriers erected to protect from flood waters were washed away.

Spotter reported an intense burst of wind blew over several light weight objects on the property, including lawn furniture and a dog house. The dog was not injured.

Heavy rains caused several streets to flood with between 2 to 4 feet of water in downtown Grants. The street flooding included First and Second streets from Washington to Roosevelt as well as Fifth and Santa Fe streets. It caused one vehicle to stall due to the water height. No b…

Heavy rains caused a barn and two pastures to be flooded. One lane of a two-lane gravel road was also washed out with many other roads seeing 3 feet deep ravines created by the heavy rain. Numerous roads around the Zuni Mountains were washed out and residents were trapped in thei…

Penny size hail and heavy rainfall. Minor flooding in area arroyos.

Areal flooding developed after flash flooding with continued heavy rainfall. Twenty five to 30 homes were partially under water around Bluewater Village. Milan endangered by flooding with 4 residents displaced to shelter. The Grants West Centurlink box was flooded and cell phone …

State EOC Situation Report #6 indicated heavy rainfall produced flooding around many areas of Tohajiilee, including a school, homes, roads, and the fire department. One lane of Interstate 40 was closed due to a sink hole at the Tohajiilee exit. An ICP was set up to assist with fl…

Heavy rainfall lead to ponding of water 6 to 8 inches deep along Interstate 40 east and west bound near McCartys. Numerous accidents were reported in the area.

A funnel cloud was reported just north of Bluewater Lake near Mt. Taylor in the vicinity of two merging thunderstorm cells.

A ranger at the El Malpais National Monument reported funnel clouds near La Ventana arch.

NM 117 was closed just north of the El Malpais Visitor Center due to flash flooding.

Two inches of rain was reported during the afternoon with an additional one inch of rain during the night.

Two inches of rain was reported with afternoon storms with an additional inch during the evening and overnight hours. Non-paved roads in the area were all undercut and washed out with large boulders blocking portions of the roads.