Upper level high pressure centered over the Great Basin continued a north to south flow aloft over New Mexico. Sufficient moisture in place across the area fueled thunderstorm development along the eastern periphery of the upper high. Storms initially developed across the northern high terrain before moving south and then southwest. Isolated strong to severe storms developed in the afternoon with numerous reports of large hail and severe winds and minor road flooding along with copious amounts of mainly small hail across the eastern plains.  Among the most severe storms struck Santa Rosa, New Mexico.  Nickel to golfball-sized hail fell in the Santa Rosa area resulting in major damage. The smaller hail accumulated up two feet deep in some spots and snow plows were used to clear roads.

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:26:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:36:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:25:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 15:48:00 to 03-JUL-13 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN Spotter reported strong winds in association with a thunderstorm in the area along with quarter sized hail.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 12:15:00 to 03-JUL-13 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JOSE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 14:20:00 to 03-JUL-13 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOSQUERO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 15:48:00 to 03-JUL-13 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORTALES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN Spotter relayed a report of windows that had been broken out in the Portales area from a severe storm the evening of the 3rd.

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:19:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail as well as downed power lines.

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:10:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 15:58:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: CONCHAS DAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 16:26:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:36:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN Spotter relayed a report of automobile damage due to large hail just north of Santa Rosa. Hail sizes in this area ranged from nickel to golfball sized.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 17:05:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel to golfball sized hail pounded the Santa Rosa area resulting in major damage. Partial roof collapses and broken skylights were common throughout the central and western portions of the community. Smaller hail accumulated to depths of up to two feet in areas. Snow plows were required to clear roads. Many local residents and motorists described the scene as snow in July.

Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL CERRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Residents were reported to be stranded in the Meadow Lake and El Cerro Mission areas east of Los Lunas due to flooding. Roads were completely covered with water and pumps were required for water removal. Some residents reported water several feet deep. Much of the impacted area has non-paved roads and runoff originated from heavy rains over the Manzano Mountains immediately to the east.