Luna storm history

Law enforcement reported water up to 2 feet deep crossing in numerous areas on Highways 9 and 11 between Columbus and about 6 miles east of Columbus. A weather station at Pancho Villa State Park reported 1.49 inches of rain with the radar indicating heavier rains fell just south …

Over four inches of rain fell east of Highway 180 and flowed east, overtopping the highway between mileposts 150 and 152. Flooding caused erosion of the eastern half of the highway.

The Deming Airport recorded a peak gust of 70 mph.

A peak gust of 60 mph was recorded at the Akela Union Pacific Mesonet site.

Highway 9 was closed due to flooding between Mile Marker 11 and Mile 68 east of Columbus. Most flooding occurred in Luna County with the large road closure due to not wanting traffic from either direction to enter the flooded area.

The Deming ASOS recorded a peak gust of 60 mph.

Heavy rain fell across much of Luna county with the highest amount being 3.04 inches 8.6 miles southeast of Deming. Other reports included 2.89 inches 15.5 miles west-southwest of Deming and 2.21 inches 16 miles east-southeast of Deming.

New Mexico Highway 11 was closed from mile marker 68 to 86 due to flooded low water crossings.

Flash flooding occurred through the mid to late evening hours. Multiple cars were stalled across Deming, underpasses were flooded and at least one house started taking in water.

NMDOT reported water flowing across Highway 9 about 19 miles west of Columbus.

Flooding resulted from earlier rainfall north of Interstate 10. I-10 was down to one lane due to water on the road near mile marker 68. Flooding also occurred along New Mexico 418 and some nearby backroads with some homes affected.

Up to four feet of water was on roadways near Overhill Drive, just north of Deming. Some cars were trapped due to the high water.

A wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the Deming Airport.

A picture was submitted via social media from a weather spotter showing a brief tornado northeast of Hermanas.

Highway 26 was closed from mile marker 26 to 27 due to flooding. Radar estimates in the area were 3.5 to 3.7 inches.

Near zero visibility was also reported around Deming due to blowing dust.

An amateur radio operator had his east facing windows blown out of his house, and in same area a tractor trailer was overturned on Highway 11.

The aerostat balloon site measured a 61 mph wind gust.

Large accumulation of up to quarter size hail on Highway 26 about 9 miles northeast of Deming.

Dime to nickel size hail accumulated on Highway 11 south of Deming.

Up to an inch accumulation of hail on County Road 549.

A retractable roof became airborne and landed on the roof of a trailer and caused it to become punched-in. An anemometer near the damaged site recorded a peak wind of 65 mph.

Traffic was stopped on Highway 11 south of Deming due to intense nickel size hail.

Several trees were blown down and at least one roof blown off in southern portions of Deming. Power poles and lines also down which cutoff power to Columbus.

Stirrup Road was closed east of Deming due to water flowing over the road.

The media reported via Facebook that a car was washed off the road near Rock Hound State Park which included a water rescue. No injuries were associated with the flood.

A CoCoRaHS Observer 4 miles southeast of Deming reported 4.98 inches of rain from the 16th through early on the 19th. Several city streets in Deming had minor flooding with 2 to 3 inches of water on the roadway. Roads were still passable.

A CoCoRaHS Observer reported 4.62 inches of rainfall from the 16th through early on the 19th.

Two homes along Highway 11 were evacuated due to inundation with at least one inaccessible overnight. Water crossed Highway 11 near mile marker 10 where one car got stuck. The first few arroyos along Highway 9 west of Columbus flooded due to runoff from heavy rain over the Tres H…

Roof damage reported in Columbus.

Road to Rockhound State Park flooded 3 feet deep, impassable.

An NWS Employee driving through Columbus reported damage to several manufactured homes. Based on photos and wind damage it was determined to be a microburst with winds of up to 90 mph.

An amateur radio operator in Deming estimated wind gusts to 65 mph.

A local storm spotter measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust and reported brief heavy rainfall from a severe thunderstorm. Earlier Luna County Dispatch reported a tree down in nearby Deming as a result of a lightning strike.

The Luna County Emergency Manager reported that heavy rainfall across southern parts of Grant County and northern parts of Luna County had resulted in flooding of ranch roads throughout northwestern Luna County. Water was also reported to be flowing rapidly into and down the Mimb…

A weather spotter reported .70 inches of heavy rainfall in 15 minutes near Deming, NM. Minor street flooding was reported in the city of Deming during this time period.

Flooding was reported on several streets in Deming with up to a foot of water covering some low lying areas in town.

Staff at Deming Aerostat reported water flowing across Hermanas Road. Over an inch of rain fell in a short period of time at the location according to Doppler Radar.

Water overflowing onto Highway 11 from adjacent drainage ditches.

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported with blowing dust 2 miles north of Columbus.

Flooding was occurring on New Mexico Highway 11 between mile markers 7 and 9. Barricades were put up to stop traffic.

Hangar at the Columbus Airport was damaged due to wind.

Minor field flooding around residence after multiple storms moved across area.

Thunderstorm winds blew down 9 power poles about 6 miles west of Columbus, NM along NM Highway 9.