With abundant low level moisture in place just east of the dryline, afternoon heating led to the development of scattered thunderstorms over Eddy County.  These storms continued into the evening hours, with some storms reaching severe levels.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 19:30:00 to 17-MAY-10 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A high water rescue was executed along Armstrong Road near Walnut Arroyo.  The man was washed downstream 300 yards.  The rescue attempt was successful. No injuries were reported with this event, and the damage estimate was based on damage done to the vehicle.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:40:00 to 17-MAY-10 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:59:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 16:45:00 to 17-MAY-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 16:45:00 to 17-MAY-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Public

At 4:45 PM MST, the public reported 12 to 18 inches of flowing water across their driveway and street in front of their home.  The flood waters destroyed around 7 acres of alfalfa crop.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:29:00 to 17-MAY-10 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CNM)CARLSBAD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:47:00 to 17-MAY-10 15:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:55:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: OTIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 16:05:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESPUELA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 16:11:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 16:15:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 17:00:00 to 17-MAY-10 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 17:07:00 to 17-MAY-10 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 17:30:00 to 17-MAY-10 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 17:00:00 to 17-MAY-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-MAY-10 15:54:00 to 17-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA ARPT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser