Deep moisture combined with a weak upper level disturbance allowed slow moving thunderstorms to develop across central and western New Mexico.  Torrential rainfall affected many areas, including Gallup, Albuquerque, Los Lunas, and Jemez Springs, where localized flash flooding was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 16:06:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN ANTONIO
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet site recorded a 69 mph wind gust at Stallion Army Airfield.

Flash Flood in MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 21:30:00 to 31-JUL-10 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SOUTH CHAVES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

South Chavez Road and Woodview Drive in Baca as well as Navajo Road in Thoreau were washed out due to heavy rains.

Flash Flood in MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: IYANBITO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sweetwater, Iyanbito, and Dakota Loop Roads in Iyanbito were washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 19:05:00 to 31-JUL-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOS LUNAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of flowing water and mud impacted Main Street near Interstate 25.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 19:19:00 to 31-JUL-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOS LUNAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A drainage ditch along N. Los Lentes Road backed up into one house, meanwhile water was overflowing a brick fence into a residents yard.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 13:45:00 to 31-JUL-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees washed into Kutz Canyon along with portion of a neighboring horse corral. Four feet of the embankment was eroded away.

Flash Flood in MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHURCH ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant amounts of water flowed over Thompson Bridge on Telstar Road in Church Rock which eventually caused the bridge to collapse. The bridge served as the only way in and out of the Church Rock community.  Other portions of this road were covered in up to 3 feet of mud.  Challenger Road, which leads up to the elementary school, was covered with up to 5 feet of mud.   Superman Canyon Road, Old Church Rock Coal Road and Becenti Trail were also washed out.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 19:28:00 to 31-JUL-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three to four feet of water was reported near the intersection of Coors and Sage as well as Coors and Tower. Several vehicles were stuck. Knee deep water was approaching structures near Gonzales and 52nd Street.  Three feet of water was also reported at Coors and Bridge with roads closed.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 20:30:00 to 31-JUL-10 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGUA FRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Cerrillos Rd. between St. Michael's Dr. and Camino Carlos Rey was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 20:30:00 to 31-JUL-10 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA FE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused an awning at the Giant gas station to collapse and fall on three cars at the intersection of Sawmill Rd. and St. Francis Dr.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-10 21:52:00 to 31-JUL-10 22:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Small boulders, rocks, and water washed over Highway 4.