San Juan storm history

Oil truck washed into Large Canyon at 5 mile bridge near CR7007. Body found outside of vehicle downstream.

A 16 year female attending a church leadership outing in the Chuska Mountains died one day after being struck by lightning. A 15 year old male also sustained minor injuries.

Heavy rain which reduced visibility to near zero was blamed for a head-on motor vehicle collision that left one man dead and 4 others injured.

A 37 year old man was found dead in an open field near Farmington. Overnight low temperature was near 18 degrees.

The Farmington Four Corners Regional Airport observed thunderstorm wind gusts peaking at 66 mph. These thunderstorm wind gusts produced thick blowing dust, power outages to 8,000 customers, and a down 69kV power line resulting in power outages around Aztec and surrounding areas. …

Significant flooding plagued the Farmington area during the evening hours of August 1st. More than 2.5 inches of rain fell in 3 hours, but most of the rain fell in about a 30 minute time frame. Some of the hardest hit areas are described in the following paragraphs. The Webb Chev…

A vehicle was washed away in fast moving water several feet deep in the normally dry Estes Arroyo at County Road 3078. The single occupant in the vehicle was rescued without sustaining any injuries.

A trained spotter in northeast Farmington observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in 1 foot of standing water around homes along U.S. 64 in Kirtland. Another home had water entering the garage. Up to 3 inches of water was observed running across U.S. 64 near the Coolidge Arroyo along with a large area of flood waters back…

Numerous reports of water, debris, rocks, and mud over roadways, prompting closures. Several portions of NM 170, La Plata Highway, and N 36, Upper Fruitland Highway, were impacted.

The Farmington Airport ASOS measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.

A 61 mph wind gust was observed at the Farmington Four Corners Regional Airport likely from nearby shower activity.

Heavy runoff within the Baker Arroyo jumped out and flooded west and south, impacting U.S. Highway 64, Christ the King Catholic Church, the Central Consolidated School District and the Chat and Chew restaurant. At least two homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable. Damage cost …

Heavy runoff within the Salt Creek Wash overtopped a bridge along Farm Road or B.I.A. 364 and nearby homes. Vegetation overgrowth exacerbated these flood waters. Yellow Arroyo also flooded out over property, homes and nearby roadways from the same round of thunderstorms. Damage c…

Thunderstorm outflow winds partially removed the roof of a residence in Little Water, New Mexico. Time estimated based on limited radar data. Property damage cost estimated.

NMDOT reported the bridge along U.S. Highway 64 at the AZ border was severely damaged by flash flooding. The original bridge was in the process of being replaced and what was destroyed was a temporary bridge structure until a new bridge was constructed. Damage is an estimate.

Quarter to golf ball size hail reported just southwest of Bloomfield.

Power lines reported down along Old Aztec Highway (County Road 3520) between Penny Lane and Lake Luther. Damage is an estimate.

A member of the public estimated 70 to 80 mph wind gusts.

A single wide mobile home was pushed off its blocks with minor damage to the structure. Damage is an estimate.

A trained spotter measured a 65 mph wind gust. A single wide mobile home was pushed off its blocks with minor damage to the structure. Other wind damage reports include a tree limb falling through a roof, a mangled metal car port, damaged horse sheds, and 15 power poles blown dow…

Multiple reports of flash flooding across Farmington including along the La Plata and San Juan Rivers, including vehicles driving across flooded low water crossings. A video from the emergency manager showed the La Plata River raging and partly out of its banks. These included al…

The Farmington Airport measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph.

The Farmington Four Corners Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph, caused by nearby convective virga showers in the area. No lightning was observed the ASOS.

The Raton Airport measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph, caused by nearby convective virga showers in the area. No lightning was observed the ASOS.

There was a downed utility pole from a likely strong gust front and microburst ahead of a line of storms moving east from Arizona.

Several trees were blown down in Kiwanis Park from a likely microburst. Individual heard a huge crack when trees fell. The microburst also came with a wall of sand and a possible dust devil.

A greenhouse was damaged from a strong gust front and likely microburst ahead of a line of storms moving east from Arizona.

Two utility poles were damaged at the Navajo Dam from strong winds. This was likely caused by a dry microburst ahead of storms moving in from the west.

Wind gust reported at KFMN.

Emergency manager reported flash flooding with several streets underwater. Photos were received of street flooding at Main Street and Orchard Avenue. High water marks were up to the front doors of businesses with some using sandbags. There were no reports of property damage or ca…

A landspout tornado formed briefly about 10 miles north of Lake Valley, NM near State Road 371. No injuries or damage occurred with this storm.

An ASOS station in Farmington measured a brief wind gust of 58 mph due to strong downburst winds from nearby showers and thunderstorms.

The San Juan County emergency manager reported flash flooding at Chaco National Park. High water rises were reported along the Chaco River, and one unknown roadway within the park was completely destroyed. Time of this report is estimated based on radar, and damages are also esti…

Video shared on the social media platform Tik Tok showed impressive and devastating flash flooding near Sheep Springs. A massive wave of water near U.S. Highway 491 swept horse trailers, farm equipment, and lawn furniture downstream. Water overtopped the hoods of parked vehicles …

Flash flooding reported along County Road 4990 at Armenta Wash near Bloomfield with water flowing over the roadway. This completely destroyed the roadway. Damages are estimated.

Heavy rain in the Flora Vista to Bloomfield area in San Juan County caused significant flash flooding in the area. A spotter reported that approximately two feet of water covered County Road 3150, rendering it impassable. Two vehicles were washed away and one home was flooded. Ne…

Heavy rain in the Nageezi area flooded U.S. Highway 550 along with County Road 7800. Damages are estimated.

An ASOS station near Farmington measured a 60 mph wind gust associated from strong downburst winds from nearby showers.

Snow Squall. A snow squall with associated lightning strengthened as it moved through the Farmington area. Thunderstorm wind gusts across San Juan County were in excess of 58 mph at several weather stations. The Farmington ASOS measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph wit…

Heavy rain near Aztec resulted in the flooding of an arroyo which rendered San Juan County Road 3073 unpassable as fast-moving water flowed over the roadway. Damages are estimated.

A strong thunderstorm near the Colorado and New Mexico border produced flash flooding along the La Plata River. No structures were damaged, but water did cover the roadway along New Mexico State Road 170 and nearby roadways such as Road 1788 south of La Plata. Water marks suggest…

Heavy rain and extreme flash flooding impacted Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. Damage to roadways, including the north and south entrances to the park, was reported along with damages to the Gallo campground. One individual attempted to drive through the flooded road which…

Arroyos overflowed their banks along U.S. 550 between Aztec and Bloomfield. The roadway was closed for several hours.

U.S. Highway 64 was closed due to flood waters between U.S. Highway 550 and Jordan Court. Two homes were partially flooded at the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and Johnson Street. Damage amounts are a rough estimate to water damage to two homes.

The NM Air Quality mesonet site northeast of Farmington reported a thunderstorm wind gust up to 58 mph. A large Cottonwood tree at a residence in Farmington was also partially blown down from high winds.

A cluster of thunderstorms with heavy rain and small hail produced a peak wind gust up to 62 mph at the Farmington airport.