A powerful early autumn storm system over the Great Basin spread strong winds and deep moisture across much of north and central New Mexico beginning early on October 11th. Strong to severe thunderstorms first developed over the southwest portion of the state and spread quickly north and east into the central valley and eastern plains by mid afternoon. High winds also developed by the afternoon over the far western portions of the state.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 16:39:00 to 11-OCT-08 16:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 17:26:00 to 11-OCT-08 17:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 17:33:00 to 11-OCT-08 17:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:45:00 to 11-OCT-08 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORRALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Very heavy rain from thunderstorms washed out several roads in Rio Rancho.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 11:41:00 to 11-OCT-08 11:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 15:42:00 to 11-OCT-08 15:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:20:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL RANCHO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:18:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:19:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:19:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in WESTCENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 12:00:00 to 11-OCT-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:14:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADISE HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:15:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADISE HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:17:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALAMEDA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 16:50:00 to 11-OCT-08 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: WAGON MOUND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several downed trees and damage to an awning on a house were reported.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 09:30:00 to 11-OCT-08 09:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree down which fell on a trailer awning and a car.

Hail in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 17:50:00 to 11-OCT-08 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: MORIARTY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 11:08:00 to 11-OCT-08 11:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 13:19:00 to 11-OCT-08 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALAMEDA ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were snapped in the vicinity of Cottonwood Mall and near other shopping centers.

Tornado in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 17:33:00 to 11-OCT-08 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a brief tornado touchdown 2 miles east of Stanley. The small tornado was on the ground for two minutes. A roof was blown off a barn, 5 power poles were knocked down and 1 pole as snapped in two.

Thunderstorm Wind in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 11-OCT-08 17:10:00 to 11-OCT-08 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MORIARTY
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A steel building was destroyed and blown onto Interstate 40, six power poles were snapped, at least three water tanks were damaged beyond repair and a pumpkin shooter was damaged from sustained winds estimated at 55 to 70 mph with gusts of 90-100 mph. Corn stalks were also damaged in a large corn maze.