An upper level trough across the Great Basin resulted in southwest flow aloft across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. The combination of disturbances moving northeast across the area, strong daytime heating and good low level moisture ahead of the dryline resulted in severe weather across the area. The main threat during this episode was large hail and strong damaging winds.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 19:52:00 to 14-JUN-09 19:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 19:45:00 to 14-JUN-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ATOKA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous damage reports associated with this severe thunderstorm.  The damage path has been estimated according to these reports.  At 1945 MST, a trained spotter reported that a small camper was blown over onto a pickup truck near the intersection of Kincaid Rd and Highway 385.  Significant damage was done to the camper.  About five minutes later, 30' long by 20' wide metal sheds were destroyed about 5 miles south of Artesia and an Atoka, NM resident had his porch awning blown off his house.  Around 1955 MST, thunderstorm wind gusts snapped a power pole in half near the junction of 4 Dinkus Rd and Highway 285.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 16:29:00 to 14-JUN-09 16:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: JAL
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several homes and vehicles received significant damage due to the large hail.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 16:26:00 to 14-JUN-09 16:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: JAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 19:58:00 to 14-JUN-09 20:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cotton and alfalfa crops were damaged near Atoka, NM.  The Quentin Rogers cotton fields were stripped down to bare ground, while a 3 foot tall hay field near East Blevins Road and Highway 385 was stripped down to 10 inches tall.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUN-09 16:29:00 to 14-JUN-09 16:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: JAL
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The most extensive damage during this event was confined to the eastern portions Jal, NM with the most notable damage along State Highway 128 in the vicinity of the Lea County/Jal Airport.  At this location, a small single engine plane was flipped over.   Also, numerous aircraft hanger doors were blown in due to the high winds which resulted in extensive damage to several aircraft storage buildings.  Along State Highway 128, 28 power poles stretched along the southern edge of the highway were blown over into the eastbound lane of traffic.  Overall, a total of 60 power poles were damaged.  Closer to the city, numerous residential structures received significant roof damage, mainly in the form of lost roof shingles.  Several trees were also downed near the Jal Lake Recreational Area.