San Miguel storm history

Training thunderstorms across the southern portion of the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar in San Miguel County produced an estimated 2 to 4 inches of rainfall within the Tecolote Creek and Gallinas Creek areas which caused significant and catastropic flash flooding. Flash …

Hail up to the size of baseballs reported with supercell storm north of Trementina. This may be the same storm that resulted in a fatal aircraft accident of an elderly man attempting to reach a private air strip in the area.

A wet microburst from a severe thunderstorm resulted in an 81 mph wind gust at the Las Vegas Municipal Airport.

A CoCoRaHS observer near Rowe observed a significant amount of penny to nickel size hail with a hail accumulation depth of over 2 inches. Some minor flooding was observed with a glacier like mass of ice and debris. The hail ended up destroying the observer's orchard, corn, and to…

Broadcast media shared a viewer photo of a landspout tornado in Las Vegas New Mexico. Location and time are an estimate based on information provided from broadcast media.

Heavy rain over the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar produced high flow in an arroyo feeding into Manuelitas Creek. This overflowed banks and splashed over the bridge on County Road A4A.

The mesonet station at I-25 at Rowe measured a 58 mph wind gust from thunderstorms.

A trained spotter in far eastern San Miguel County observed dime to ping pong ball size hail from a severe thunderstorm. The hail resulted in some minor dents to the spotter's vehicle.

The San Miguel County Fire Chief shared delayed reports of flash flooding occurring in several locations of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar from a thunderstorm. Water flowing over roadways was reported southwest of Sapello at County Roads A2 and A3 near Las Dispensas, Cou…

A trained spotter just west of downtown Las Vegas observed 2 inches of nickel size hail from a strong thunderstorm.

A spotter in Romeroville observed dime to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.

A trained spotter near Tierra Monte observed quarter size diameter hail which resulted in minor damage to the spotter's vehicle.

A trained spotter reported that flooding from the rain on snow event that had ended on earlier in the week was continuing due to the fast warm-up in temperatures exacerbating the snowmelt. Flood impacts included streams and creeks overtopping area highways near Pendaries between …

A trained spotter near Chacon, NM confirmed reports from various sources across social media and broadcast media of flooding across the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from a combination of heavy rain and heavy rain on snow within the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn …

A trained spotter 9 miles southeast of Variadero observed 2 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.

A strong storm dropped nickel size hail in Las Vegas, NM close to Grande Ave.

Heavy rain resulted in multiple low water crossings along County Road A19A being flooded with several inches of water. Additionally, parts of San Pablo Creek and Tecolote Creek overflowed its banks in the Mineral Hill area.

Penny sized hail was observed near Trujillo on State Highway 104 from a quick moving strong storm.

A trained spotter reported flooding over the bridge crossing County Road A4A, just west of NM 94. Event time estimated based on radar reflectivity and time report occurred.

Law enforcement reported flooding on the north end of County Road A-1 in Sapello, NM. The Sapello Fire Department reported 2 foot deep water over the roadway. Event time estimated based on radar reflectivity and time report occurred.

Damage from flash flooding occurred along County Road A3A. Debris and rubble were scattered across roadways and driveways with some vehicles trapped in the debris. Another video in the same area showed vehicles trapped in flash flooding in Rincon Montoso southwest of Rociada. Pro…

A radio report of flash flooding was received from heavy rain on the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar along NM Highway 94 just north and west of Sapello, NM.

Flash flooding occurred in Las Vegas on Mills Avenue near the state Behavior Health Institute Building.

An observer at Tecolotito observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.

A very brief and ragged tornado touched down in the rural countryside of San Miguel County north of Las Vegas and Interstate 25. No damage was observed.

Heavy rains overnight produced flash flooding along NM-65 just north and northwest of Las Vegas, NM. There were no reports of damage.

Heavy rains on the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon burn scar resulted in flash flooding and water over the highway at multiple points of State Road 283 just west of Las Vegas, NM. There were no reports of damage.

Widespread flooding reported along Tecolote Creek in Mineral Hill stretching over to NM Highway 283 from mile markers 3 to 13 that closed the highway. Any damage is unknown.

Flash flooding from heavy rains closed NM Highway 65 from mile markers 2 to 4 or one mile south of Montezuma where culverts were washed out. Flowing water 1 to 3 feet deep also reported over El Llano Road, Cinder Road, Palo Verde Road and at the intersection of 7th Street and Mil…

Flash flooding and debris flow within the eastern edge of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar resulted in a bridge being washed out along County Road A3. Exact location is unknown and damage is an estimate.

A trained spotter reported debris including trees and mud coming down the mountain from intense storms. Timing is an estimate based on radar.

Multiple areas of water and hail across NM 161 with debris flow making the highway impassable. Field and drainage flooding was also reported.

Underpass to I-25 Exit 361 flooded with rapidly rushing water and widespread flooding in the fields along the interstate. That road was covered with several inches of small hail.

Accumulated hail up to quarters in size was embedded within flash flooding over I-25 near and just south of Watrous.

Nickel to quarter size hail accumulated to about 3 inches deep in some parts downtown Las Vegas, NM. There was minor flooding that resulted in town.

A copious amount of nickel to quarter sized hail resulted in the dispatch of New Mexico Department of Transportation snowplows on Interstate 25.

The Las Vegas Animal Care shelter suffered hail damage. A window was knocked out, and crates and kennels were damaged. There were no injuries reported.

The District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service in Las Vegas reported half-dollar sized hail at their district office building. Hail damage to the roof was reported with a leak resulting from the damage.

NWS Flood survey found evidence of multiple mud/debris flow overs County Road A3A. There was also evidence of water over a bridge and culvert. Debris left behind by the waters was stuck against guard rails.

Road leading up to residence was covered in flowing water near State Roads 105 and 276 in lower Rociada.

Debris flow from heavy rainfall required the state emergency operations center to deliver sandbags to protect homes in and around Rociada. No damage was reported.

Debris flow across State Highway 434 required removal of rocks and mud across the road.

Local media shared a video on social media from a viewer showing flash flooding. Fast flowing water with hail and debris was flowing all across the property and beneath the home. Damage is an estimate. There were no reports of injuries or casualties.

The Sapello River flooded and went out of it's banks near the State Highway 266 crossing.