Sierra storm history

The Sierra County Emergency Manager reported several bridges washed out and evacuations taking place around Truth or Consequences. A total of 3.35 inches of rain was reported at the New Mexico State Veterans Home. One death was reported by State Police in Ash Canyon near Elephant…

There was extensive flash flooding of roads and buildings around Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg. Near-zero visibility was reported in the heavy rain along with pea sized hail. A trained spotter reported 4.10 inches of rain in about one hour. A car was washed off the road.…

Storm survey revealed numerous boats damaged at Marina Del Sur on the south end of Elephant Butte Lake. A couple of metal roofs covering the boats were torn off and/or collapsed and concrete slabs anchoring down the structures were pulled out of the water. An eyewitness described…

Social media video showed evidence of mud flows and damage from flash flooding near the town of Monticello.

Social media report showed snapped power poles around Monticello as well as a damaged barn.

The Truth or Consequences Airport reported a peak gust of 77 mph.

The Salt Creek Mesonet Station reported a peak gust of 63 mph.

Tree limbs were reported down throughout Percha Dam State Park.

Range Road on the White Sands Missile Range was washed out from flooding. Time is approximate.

A report of 2.27 inches of rain reported approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Hillsboro.

Mescal Canyon low water crossing at Turtleback Ave was flooded and too dangerous to cross. Discharge from the Mescal Canyon caused a 0.65 foot backwater spike on the Rio Grande gauge below Elephant Butte Dam, upstream of Mescal Canyon. Water levels on the Rio Grande came close to…

Time estimated based on radar. EM Reported several damaged structures including a roof blown from a house, damaged restroom at the golf course and 6 power poles snapped. All of this was between the golf course southward to Broadway Street.

The Denver WIT Mesonet site on the White Sands Missile Range recorded a peak gust of 60 mph.

Sierra County dispatch reported flooding across Truth or Consequences, Elephant Butte and Williamsburg.

A peak gust of 59 mph was recorded by the ASOS at the Truth or Consequences Airport.

An observer reported 2.99 inches in Kingston and another report in Hillsboro of 2.15 inches.

Several videos from a spotter as well as verbal confirmation of flash flooding near Highway 142.

Mud and debris were across Highway 28 at mile marker 22. Hillsboro during the overnight hours received around 1.50 inches of rain.

Water from Cuchillo Creek was crossing over the road, making it impassable.

The KTCS ASOS reported a peak gust of 62 mph.

Salt Creek mesonet site on White Sands Missile Range.

The Truth or Consequences Airport reported a 62 mph gust from a likely microburst.

Recorded at Spaceport America AWOS.

Over 2 inches of rain fell between 5 PM and 6 PM causing flash flooding to occur around Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg. Water and debris covered portions of Highway 187 making the road impassable. Las Palomas Canyon Road was also flooded. One water rescue was required. Al…

A peak gust of 72 mph was recorded with a wet microburst north of the White Sands Missile Range.

Numerous large trees were blown down, two sheds blown over and a roof was blown off of a restaurant.

Spotter reported water 4 feet deep crossing Highway 52 at the low water crossing in Winston.

Quarter sized hail and very heavy rain along with high winds near Sierra/Socorro County line.

Highway 187 at mile marker 35 south of Williamsburg was closed due to flash flooding.

Water and debris were flowing across Highways 52 and 59. Hermosa Road was also closed.

All the low water crossings south of Hillsboro were flowing across Highway 27.

Quarter size hail in Palomas Canyon.

Numerous reports of flash flooding were received around a 5 mile radius of Williamsburg. Flooding was reported on King Canyon Road and water was above bridge level on Highway 187 along with debris on the road. Palomas Creek was flooded about 6 miles northwest of the I-25 bridge.

Flash flooding was reported across Highway 142 in Monticello.

Cuchillo Creek overflowed and flooded Highway 52 in Winston. Water was up to 2 feet deep across the highway.

Water from Animas Creek was flowing over Capaz Road making it impassable.

Largest stones were three-quarters of an inch in diameter.

Water crossing highway 52 to a depth of 2.5 feet. Also pea sized hail.

Pea to nickel sized hail accumulated 1 inch deep.

Water from Poverty Creek rapidly rising and crossing Highway 52 with a depth of 2 to 3 feet.

Highway 52 near Winston was closed due to flooding at the low water crossings.